Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catherine Lawson, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Oceanside, CA

  • NPI 1649279043
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3230 Waring CT Ste J
Oceanside, CA 920564509
(760) 941-4498
fax (760) 941-6938
Additional location
725 W la Veta Ave, Suite 110
Orange, CA 928684403
(714) 997-0010
fax (714) 538-0594

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 23, 2021
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G65272

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649279043. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
261
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$31,672
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 120 77 $137
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 81 62 $94
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 34 34 $139
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $179
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 11 11 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Oceanside Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,504
Patients
547
Total drug cost
$23,534
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 293 102 $4,204
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 187 67 $3,783
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 158 57 $1,598
Losartan Potassium Generic 154 56 $2,409
Lisinopril Generic 90 32 $982
Metformin Hcl Generic 87 30 $984
Alendronate Sodium Generic 78 32 $1,728
Omeprazole Generic 76 29 $1,228
Gabapentin Generic 69 24 $1,365
Simvastatin Generic 66 23 $1,193

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Catherine Lawson's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Lawson practices Internal Medicine Physician in Oceanside, CA.
Where does Dr. Catherine Lawson practice?
Dr. Catherine Lawson practices at 3230 Waring CT Ste J, Oceanside, CA 920564509. Office phone: 7609414498.
What is Dr. Catherine Lawson's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Lawson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649279043, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Lawson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Lawson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Lawson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.