Susie Q. Lew, MD

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Susie Q. Lew is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Washington, DC with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(202) 741-3333Washington, DC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Susie Q. Lew, MD has practiced internal medicine for 47+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1979 and has 47+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

1 of 21 Internal Medicine providers in DCSee all Internal Medicine in Washington47+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6896dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Dept. of Medicine, Washington, DC 20037-3201

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

294

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

68

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

505

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $78k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Diabetes
61%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Arthritis
58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
57%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Heart Failure
52%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.1k received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Susie Q. Lew's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.57 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1979

    Suny Downstate Health Sciences University

  2. 47 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1979)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 500021

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Susie Q. Lew

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Susie Q. Lew for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Washington 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 Susie Q. Lew

NPI records show Dr. Lew as active with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 741-3333.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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