Lewis West Marshall, M.D.
Lewis West Marshall is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Jamaica, NY with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Lewis West Marshall, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 43+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at Howard University College of Medicine (class of 1983), he has been practicing for over 43 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 16% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4485dNPPES updated 2014-02-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
8931 161st St, Jamaica, NY 11432-6102
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.04%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
4.04% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
61
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
124
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,187
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $174k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
Howard University College of Medicine
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1983)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lewis West Marshall
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lewis West Marshall for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jamaica required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lewis West Marshall
Dr. Marshall is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jamaica, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 291-6161.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lewis West Marshall
Practice Location
8931 161st St, Jamaica, NY 11432-6102
Mailing Address
8931 161st St, Jamaica, NY 11432-6102
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