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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lamia, Internist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. James Lamia, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. 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 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Lamia typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- 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:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lamia typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Lamia performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. James Lamia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lamia is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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