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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lam, Emergency Medicine Specialist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Diane Lam is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX. Dr. Lam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (915) 215-8000.
What languages does Dr. Lam speak?
Dr. Lam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lam typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lam diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lam. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Novel Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
- Flu with Cough
- Influenza
- Novel Flu Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- J09X2: Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
- J09X9: Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other manifestations
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lam typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Diane Lam may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?
Dr. Lam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 215-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Lam in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
El Paso County Hospital District
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lam's office located?
What is Dr. Lam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336888908.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lam
What is Dr. Diane Lam's specialty?
Dr. Lam is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near El Paso, TX.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Diane Lam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus, Three Crosses Regional Hospital, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Diane Lam accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Diane Lam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Diane Lam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (915) 215-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Diane Lam?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (915) 215-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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