Dr. David Lewis, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Lewis
Dr. David Lewis is a nuclear medicine specialist in Seattle, WA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lewis performed 1,920 Medicare services across 1,876 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lewis received a total of $316 from 5 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 6 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nuclear medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lewis is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
1,139 | $10 | $30 |
| Whole body bone and joint nuclear medicine scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses a radioactive tracer to create pictures of the entire skeleton and joints. This scan helps evaluate bone health and detect abnormalities throughout the body. |
110 | $33 | $123 |
| SPECT/CT scan, single area A nuclear medicine imaging study that combines single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with a concurrent CT scan to create detailed images of a single body area. |
108 | $54 | $215 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
97 | $61 | $241 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of forearm, finger, hand, or foot A DEXA scan measures bone mineral density in the forearm, finger, hand, or foot. This test helps assess bone strength and risk of fracture. |
81 | $10 | $31 |
| SPECT nuclear medicine scan, 1 area A nuclear medicine imaging test using a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan to create detailed images of one specific area of the body. |
56 | $41 | $160 |
| Nuclear medicine heart scan with CT A nuclear medicine test that evaluates heart muscle blood flow and metabolism using two injections, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
47 | $83 | $324 |
| Trabecular bone score interpretation Analysis of bone texture to assess fracture risk. The provider interprets the trabecular bone score and generates a report on the patient's risk of fractures. |
43 | $8 | $31 |
| Nuclear medicine heart pumping function test A nuclear medicine study that labels red blood cells to measure the volume of blood ejected from the heart with each beat over multiple cycles. |
35 | $39 | $144 |
| Nuclear stress test with CT scan A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow in the heart muscle at rest and during stress, performed alongside a concurrent CT scan. |
33 | $71 | $280 |
| PET scan of heart muscle blood flow A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow within the heart muscle. |
33 | $24 | $93 |
| Brain nuclear medicine study with metabolic evaluation A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses radioactive tracers to evaluate brain metabolism. This procedure helps assess how brain tissues are functioning at a metabolic level. |
33 | $55 | $217 |
| SPECT/CT nuclear medicine scan, multiple areas A combined nuclear medicine and CT imaging study performed on at least two body areas or through separate acquisitions on the same day. |
27 | $83 | $315 |
| Lymphatic system nuclear medicine study A nuclear medicine imaging test used to evaluate the structure and function of the lymphatic system. |
20 | $44 | $176 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
17 | $91 | $359 |
| Parathyroid nuclear medicine study with SPECT/CT A nuclear medicine imaging test that uses a radioactive tracer to visualize the parathyroid glands, combined with SPECT and CT scans for detailed anatomical localization. |
14 | $58 | $235 |
| Nuclear medicine stomach emptying study A nuclear medicine test used to assess how quickly the stomach empties its contents. |
14 | $32 | $118 |
| Nuclear medicine kidney study with drug administration A nuclear medicine test that evaluates kidney blood flow and function using a radioactive tracer and drug administration. |
13 | $44 | $174 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Lewis is a cardiac imaging specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of WA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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