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Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD

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(Donald S. Levy, MD)

(51 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Professional interests include: milk allergy, allergy testing, seasonal allergies, and more.

1 Medical Plaza Drive
Irvine, CA 92697

(714) 639-7847

Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD is a general practitioner in Irvine, CA specializing in general practice and pediatric allergy & immunology. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation, UCI Health, PIH Health, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Providence, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph, UCI Health Gottschalk Medical Plaza and Donald S. Levy, MD.

Office Locations

1 Medical Plaza Drive
Irvine, CA 92697

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Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

705 W La Veta Avenue Suite 101
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 639-7847

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Some issues Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD can help you with:

Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)

Also known as allergy shots, subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy is a treatment in which gradually increasing doses of an allergen are injected under the skin. An allergen is a substance that can bring about an allergic reaction. Pollen, dust mites, and pet dander are the most common examples of these substances. When patients receive an allergy shot, their body produces "blocking" antibodies that decrease the immune system's sensitivity to an allergen, thus reducing their symptoms.

Before treatment is begun, patients and their doctors first have to identify different factors that trigger their symptoms. Then, skin tests are done to confirm which substances cause allergic reactions. Blood tests may be performed as well, but they are typically not necessary.

There are two phases to subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy: a build-up phase and a maintenance phase. The build-up phase lasts three to six months, during which patients receive shots with increasing amounts of the allergens once or twice a week. When the effective dose is reached, the maintenance phase begins and may continue for up to five years.

Although allergy shots are the longest-lasting and most effective allergy treatment available, they are not for everyone. If patients have heart problems, high blood pressure, or severe asthma, they should not be given allergy shots. The injections are generally safe, but they may have a little swelling at the injection site, which is normal. Rarely, severe shock-like reactions, called anaphylaxis, can also occur. Patients will likely be required by their doctor to stay for half an hour after their shot, so in the event of an anaphylactic reaction, it can be treated immediately.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Generally, flu sufferers will be sick five to seven days,said Dr. Donald Levy, an allergist and immunologist in Orange who has treated dozens of flu victims in recent weeks.”—"Flu Puts Strain on Hospitals, Workplaces : Illness: Though officials have no way of knowing how many people have come down with the Beijing flu, they do know the virus is hitting hard, as skeleton staffs and a rush on medicines prove.", Los Angeles Times, February 2025

“Celiac disease is a digestive and autoimmune disorder that results in damage to the lining of the small intestine when foods with gluten are eaten, and "is detectable with a blood test that is...”—"Food allergy nation", The Orange County Register, April 2015

“"This is a new problem in Southern California, and doctors here are becoming aware of how to treat it," said Dr. Donald Levy, an allergist in Orange.”—"Invading Fire Ants' Sting Could Kill, Doctors Warn", Los Angeles Times, December 1998

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

percutaneous allergy test

By Affordability:

allergy skin testing

allergy testing

percutaneous allergy test

skin testing

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD performed more percutaneous allergy test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for allergy skin testing, allergy testing, percutaneous allergy test, and skin testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

intradermal allergy test

In 2012, Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD had a list price for intradermal allergy test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated as a general practitioner in Irvine, CA during 2012 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	802
doctor visit	192
minimally invasive procedures	802
skin testing	802

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated as a general practitioner in Irvine, CA during 2013 were skin testing, allergy testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1517
doctor visit	175
minimally invasive procedures	1345
skin testing	1517

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated as a general practitioner in Irvine, CA during 2014 were skin testing, allergy testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1224
doctor visit	211
minimally invasive procedures	1089
skin testing	1224

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated as a general practitioner in Irvine, CA during 2015 were skin testing, allergy testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2326
doctor visit	289
minimally invasive procedures	2043
skin testing	2326

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	15
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated as a general practitioner in Irvine, CA during 2016 were skin testing, allergy testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1342
doctor visit	265
minimally invasive procedures	1245
skin testing	1342

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated as a general practitioner in Irvine, CA during 2017 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1056
doctor visit	339
immunotherapy	121
injections	121
minimally invasive procedures	948
skin testing	1056

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated as a general practitioner in Irvine, CA during 2018 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	986
doctor visit	305
minimally invasive procedures	986
skin testing	986

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated as a general practitioner in Irvine, CA during 2019 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1240
doctor visit	336
minimally invasive procedures	1240
skin testing	1240

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	313

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated as a general practitioner in Irvine, CA during 2021 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	931
doctor visit	393
minimally invasive procedures	931
skin testing	931

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	15
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	15
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated as a general practitioner in Irvine, CA during 2022 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1061
doctor visit	420
minimally invasive procedures	1061
skin testing	1061

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	15
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated as a general practitioner in Irvine, CA were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

allergy testing	1248
doctor visit	294
immunotherapy	121
injections	121
minimally invasive procedures	1169
skin testing	1248

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	111
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	39
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, asthma and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	34
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	10
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at Kings County Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics and has a state license in California.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Residency: Kings County Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence Medical Foundation

UCI Health

PIH Health

Children's Hospital of Orange County

Providence

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

UCI Health Gottschalk Medical Plaza

Donald S. Levy, MD

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.62 out of 5 stars based on 51 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Irvine, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
CSL Behring	$106,166 Haegarda $47,568	Hizentra $4,181	Privigen $4,059	CSL 830 $2,468	Berinert $47	Other $47,843
Shire North American Group Inc	$17,179 Cinryze $16,349	TAKHZYRO $401	CUVITRU $181	FIRAZYR $127	Kalbitor $42	Other $80
BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC	$13,884 Orladeyo $13,884
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$11,128 Orladeyo $1,807	$9,321
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$5,136 TAKHZYRO $2,005	Cinryze $1,238	CUVITRU $305	HYQVIA $172	$1,417
Other	$20,660 Ruconest $4,432	CINRYZE HUMAN C1-ESTERASE INHIBITOR $2,517	DUPIXENT $1,861	Pazeo $1,442	Xhance $1,124	Other $9,284

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$58,418
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$44,980
Food and Beverage	$24,762
Consulting Fee	$23,093
Travel and Lodging	$22,691
Other	$211

Research Payments

Dr. Donald S. Levy, MD has received 94 research payments totaling $121,631.

Biography

Dr. Donald Levy's areas of specialization are general practice and pediatric allergy & immunology; he sees patients in Orange, CA and Irvine, CA. Dr. Levy is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. These areas are among his clinical interests: anaphylaxis, allergic contact dermatitis, and drug allergy. He is affiliated with UCI Health, Children's Hospital of Orange County, and PIH Health. Dr. Levy takes United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Providence Medical Foundation, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Orange, CA. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. His residency was performed at Kings County Hospital Center. He has received professional recognition including the following: Southern California Super Doctors; Southern California Super Doctors 2008; and Physicians of Excellence, Orange County Medical Association.