Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lama, Critical Care Internist in Kissimmee, FL?
Dr. Maximo Lama, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Kissimmee, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lama graduated from Technical University of Santiago (UTESA) and completed his residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Lama is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), Spanish, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lama’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lama’s office.
Where did Dr. Lama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pulmonary Diseases - (Newark Beth Israel Medical Center- Pulmonary and Critical Care)
Residency: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program
Medical School: Technical University of Santiago (UTESA) | Instituto TecnolÛgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Is Dr. Lama board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Maximo Lama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lama speak?
Dr. Lama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Spanish
Yoruba
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Lama typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Lama 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. Lama. 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:
- Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Lama typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Maximo Lama may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Lama's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lama accept my insurance?
Dr. Lama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lama accept in Kissimmee, FL?
Dr. Lama in Kissimmee, FL 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Lama's office located?
What is Dr. Lama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326276445.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lama
What is Dr. Maximo Lama's specialty?
Dr. Lama is a Critical Care Internist near Kissimmee, FL.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Maximo Lama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lama is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Indian River 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
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Is Maximo Lama accepting new patients in Kissimmee, FL?
Yes, Dr. Maximo Lama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maximo Lama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lama's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maximo Lama?
Please contact Dr. Lama's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maximo Lama have?
Dr. Maximo Lama is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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