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Dr. Sophia Lam, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lam, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sophia Lam, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Lam is fluent in English, 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 (718) 604-5000.
What languages does Dr. Lam speak?
Dr. Lam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lam typically treat?
As a Pediatric 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, 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:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Behavioral Changes
- Mental Disorder
- Changes in behavior
- Unusual appearance
- Behavioral symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior
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:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lam typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sophia 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 (718) 604-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Lam in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
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 1669932018.
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. Sophia Lam's specialty?
Dr. Lam is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Is this Dr. Sophia Lam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sophia Lam accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sophia Lam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sophia Lam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (718) 604-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sophia Lam?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (718) 604-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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