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Dr. Jennifer Lam, MD

New Brunswick, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lam, Pediatrician in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Jennifer Lam, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Lam is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (732) 996-6999.

    Is Dr. Lam board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Lam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Lam speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lam treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
    • Other biohazard exposure cleared
    • No other biological agent exposure found
    • Other bioweapon exposure ruled out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Which procedures does Dr. Lam perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Jennifer Lam may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lam's office.

    Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 996-6999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in New Brunswick, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Continental Benefits

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gilsbar

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Keenan and Associates

    • National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Lam's Primary Practice

    125 Paterson St # 308

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    (732) 996-6999

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    Dr. Jennifer Lam's Practice 2

    1140 Parsippany Blvd Ste 102

    Parsippany, NJ 07054

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    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 1275862328.

    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. Jennifer Lam's specialty?

    Dr. Lam is a Pediatrician near New Brunswick, NJ. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Lam to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Jennifer Lam accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?

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

    Does Dr. Jennifer Lam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (732) 996-6999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Lam?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (732) 996-6999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Lam have?

    Dr. Jennifer Lam is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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