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Dr. Joseph Lamb, MD

Gig Harbor, WA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Lamb, Internist in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Joseph Lamb, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Lamb graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond. Dr. Lamb is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lamb’s office at (253) 853-7233.

    Where did Dr. Lamb go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    What languages does Dr. Lamb speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lamb treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Lamb 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. Lamb. 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:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
    • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    • Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
    • Long-term tiredness
    • Persistent fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Post-viral fatigue syndrome
    • Fatigue
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Viral Infection
    • Fatigue after viral infection
    • Long COVID fatigue
    • Post-infection fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9331: Postviral fatigue syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Liver Function Test
    • Liver Disease
    • Irregular Liver Function Study
    • Unusual Liver Exam
    • Liver Disease Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Mixed Symptoms
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    • IBS-M
    • Spastic Colon with Mixed Symptoms
    • Functional Bowel Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K582: Mixed irritable bowel syndrome

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    What procedures does Dr. Lamb perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Lamb 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. Lamb. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Lamb accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lamb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 853-7233 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lamb accept in Gig Harbor, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Premera Blue Cross

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    Where is Dr. Lamb's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Lamb's Primary Practice

    9770 44th Ave Ste 102

    Gig Harbor, WA 98332

    (253) 853-7233

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    What is Dr. Lamb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lamb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548367923.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lamb?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lamb

    What is Dr. Joseph Lamb's specialty?

    Dr. Lamb is a Internist near Gig Harbor, WA.

    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. Lamb to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Lamb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Lamb is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Peacehealth Peace Island Medical Center. 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 Joseph Lamb accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Lamb is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Lamb offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lamb's office at (253) 853-7233 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Lamb?

    Please contact Dr. Lamb's office at (253) 853-7233 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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