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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Lamia, Internist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. James Lamia, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lamia graduated from University degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facolty di Farmacia e Medicina and completed his residency at Sisters Charity Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lamia is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lamia’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lamia’s office at (718) 370-7700.
Where did Dr. Lamia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Sisters Charity Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine | St Vincent Charity Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University Program
Medical School: University Di Roma La Sapienza Faculty Di Med E Chirurgia Roma Italy | University degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facolty di Farmacia e Medicina
Is Dr. Lamia board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. James Lamia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lamia speak?
Dr. Lamia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Lamia treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Lamia 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. Lamia. 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.
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Vascular Dementia
- Dementia
- Multi-infarct dementia
- Cognitive decline from vascular issues
- Dementia due to blood vessel problems
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0150: Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Shoulder Stiffness
- Stiff Shoulder Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7501: Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder
Which procedures does Dr. Lamia perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Lamia may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lamia's office.
Does Dr. Lamia accept my insurance?
Dr. Lamia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 370-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lamia accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Lamia in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
HIPPO
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lamia's office located?
Dr. James Lamia's Primary Practice
1550 Richmond Ave Ste 202
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 370-7700
What is Dr. Lamia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lamia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568573913.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lamia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lamia
What is Dr. James Lamia's specialty?
Dr. Lamia is a Internist near Staten Island, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Lamia to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Lamia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lamia is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is James Lamia accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. James Lamia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Lamia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lamia's office at (718) 370-7700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Lamia?
Please contact Dr. Lamia's office at (718) 370-7700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Lamia have?
Dr. James Lamia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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