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Dr. Christina Lam, MD

Medical Biochemical Geneticist, Clinical Geneticist, Pediatrician

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Lam, Medical Biochemical Geneticist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Christina Lam, MD is a Medical Biochemical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. Dr. Lam is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (206) 987-2000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lam?

    Dr. Christina Lam, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Medical Biochemical Geneticist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lam empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (CDG), Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Rare Genetic Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle, WA community, Dr. Lam is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Lam speak?

    Dr. Lam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Medical Biochemical Geneticist like Dr. Lam typically treat?

    As a Medical Biochemical Geneticist, 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:

    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Sugar Processing Problems
    • Inborn Errors of Carbohydrate Metabolism
    • Carbohydrate Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7489: Other specified disorders of carbohydrate metabolism

    Also known as:

    • Other Genetic and Chromosomal Screening
    • Genetic Testing
    • Health Screening
    • Additional Genetic Testing
    • Advanced Chromosome Screening
    • Specific Genetic Anomaly Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1379: Encounter for other screening for genetic and chromosomal anomalies

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Newborn Screening Results
    • Newborn Screening
    • Positive newborn screen
    • Failed newborn screening
    • Newborn test abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P099: Abnormal findings on neonatal screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pompe Disease
    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • Pompe disease
    • GSD II
    • Glycogen Storage Disease Type II
    • Acid Maltase Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7402: Pompe disease

    Also known as:

    • Hurler Syndrome
    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • Mucopolysaccharidosis type I
    • MPS IH
    • Alpha-L-iduronidase deficiency
    • Gargoylism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7601: Hurler's syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Fabry Disease
    • Genetic Brain Disorder
    • Fabry disease
    • Anderson-Fabry disease
    • Alpha-galactosidase A deficiency
    • Genetic Metabolic Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7521: Fabry (-Anderson) disease

    What procedures does a Medical Biochemical Geneticist like Dr. Lam typically perform?

    As a Medical Biochemical Geneticist, procedures performed by Dr. Christina Lam may include:

    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 (206) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Lam in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    M/S Mb.8.632

    4800 Sand Point Way NE # M/S

    Seattle, WA 98105

    (206) 987-2000

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    What hospitals are Dr. Lam affiliated with?

    Dr. Lam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Seattle Children's Hospital,Seattle, WA

    What is Dr. Lam's NPI number?A 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 1558560169.

    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. Christina Lam's specialty?

    Dr. Lam is a Medical Biochemical Geneticist near Seattle, WA.

    What does a Medical Biochemical Geneticist do?

    A medical biochemical geneticist is an expert in diagnosing, evaluating, preventing, and treating biochemical genetic disorders, recognized as inborn errors of metabolism that can arise at any age. Their training does not provide the necessary skills to manage a clinical laboratory.

    Is Dr. Christina Lam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Lam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Seattle Children's 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

    When to see a Medical Biochemical Geneticist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Medical Biochemical Geneticist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Christina Lam accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Christina Lam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christina Lam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (206) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christina Lam?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (206) 987-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Lam's office is located in Seattle, WA.