Summary

Dr. Lewis Kaplan is a surgeon who specializes in surgery and critical care medicine. He graduated from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey in Piscataway and completed his residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1995. With 38 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Kaplan has built extensive expertise in managing complex surgical cases and providing critical care for seriously ill patients.

Dr. Kaplan practices at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Pennsylvania Hospital, all located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His clinical focus includes treating patients with electrolyte imbalances and various types of anemia, including iron deficiency anemia and anemia caused by heavy bleeding. He performs abdominal surgeries, appendectomies, and cecostomy procedures to help patients recover from serious medical conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 38 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • Medical College of Pennsylvania
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Lewis Jay Kaplan has 3 locations

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Med School: University Of Medicine & Dentistry Of New Jersey - Piscataway Med School: Ross University School of Medicine - Dominica West Indies Med School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lewis Jay Kaplan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare

Medical Specialties

Lewis Jay Kaplan has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Lewis Jay Kaplan has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Compartment Syndromes
  • Critical Care Specialist
  • Eye Diseases
  • General Surgeon
  • Heart Disease (Myocardial Ischemia)
  • Multiple Trauma
  • Shock
  • Wounds and Injuries

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Lewis Jay Kaplan holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1995.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Medicine & Dentistry Of New Jersey - Piscataway in 1988.

NPI Number

Lewis Jay Kaplan's NPI number is 1417938853.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lewis Kaplan accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Lewis Kaplan accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Lewis Kaplan accepting new patients?
Lewis Kaplan has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Lewis Kaplan affiliated with?
Lewis Kaplan is affiliated with Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Pennsylvania Hospital.
Where is Lewis Kaplan's office located?
Lewis Kaplan's office is located at 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Does Lewis Kaplan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Lewis Kaplan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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