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Who is Dr. Lam, Podiatrist in Mount Vernon, WA?
Dr. Doris Lam is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Mount Vernon, WA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Lam is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (360) 424-7018.
What languages does Dr. Lam speak?
Dr. Lam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Lam treat?
As a Podiatrist, 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.
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Nail Dystrophy
- Nail Disease
- Deformed nails
- Abnormal nail growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- L603: Nail dystrophy
Also known as:
- Corns and Calluses
- Hard Skin
- Foot Calluses
- Thick Skin Patches
ICD-10 Codes:
- L84: Corns and callosities
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Other types of warts
- Warts
- Different kinds of warts
- Various warts
- Uncommon warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- B078: Other viral warts
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Toe
- Cellulitis
- Left Toe Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Toe Infection
- Spreading Left Toe Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Toe Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03032: Cellulitis of left toe
- L03031: Cellulitis of right toe
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Left Heel and Midfoot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97422: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left heel and midfoot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Heel or Midfoot
- Skin Condition
- Foot Ulcer
- Open Sore on Foot
- Venous Ulcer
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97412: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right heel and midfoot with fat layer exposed
What procedures does Dr. Lam perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Lam 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Corn paring
- Callus debridement
- Hyperkeratotic lesion removal
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
- 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
- Nail Removal
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
- Abscess Aspiration
- Cyst Drainage
- Hematoma Puncture
- Bulla Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Lam's office located?
Dr. Doris Lam's Primary Practice
1617 E Division St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360) 424-7018
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 1518043298.
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. Doris Lam's specialty?
Dr. Lam is a Podiatrist near Mount Vernon, WA. A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy. Contact Dr. Lam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Doris Lam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lam 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 Doris Lam accepting new patients in Mount Vernon, WA?
Yes, Dr. Doris Lam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Doris Lam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (360) 424-7018 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Doris Lam?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (360) 424-7018 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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