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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lam, Otolaryngologist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Kent Lam, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lam is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (757) 388-6200.
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 Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
- Chronic Sphenoid Sinusitis
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Ethmoid sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Chronic forehead sinus infection
- Persistent frontal sinus inflammation
- Frontal rhinosinusitis
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Chronic sphenoid sinus infection
- Persistent sphenoid sinus inflammation
- Sphenoid rhinosinusitis
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
- J321: Chronic frontal sinusitis
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J323: Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Nasal Polyp
- Nasal Cyst or Mucocele
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Polyp in nose
- Nasal growth
- Sinus polyp
- Nose cyst
- Sinus cyst
- Mucus retention cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- J339: Nasal polyp, unspecified
- J341: Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor of the Ear, Nose, and Sinuses
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Ear Disorder
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
- Non-cancerous growth in ear
- Benign nasal tumor
- Non-malignant sinus growth
- Benign ear mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
- D140: Benign neoplasm of middle ear, nasal cavity and accessory sinuses
Also known as:
- Atypical Facial Pain
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
- Chronic Facial Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G501: Atypical facial pain
Also known as:
- Postnasal Drip
- Sinusitis
- PND
- Mucus in throat
- Throat clearing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0982: Postnasal drip
Also known as:
- Nasal Cancer
- Nasal Cavity Cancer
- Nose Cancer
- Malignant Nasal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C300: Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavity
Which procedures does Dr. Lam perform as a Otolaryngologist?
As a Otolaryngologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kent Lam may include:
- Adenoidectomy Consultation
- Adenoidectomy Follow Up
- Allergy Consultation
- Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP)
- Cancer Screening
- Cochlear Implant
- Ear Deformity and Reconstruction
- Ear Surgery Consultation
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 (757) 388-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Lam in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1407176811.
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. Kent Lam's specialty?
Dr. Lam is a Otolaryngologist near Norfolk, VA. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Lam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kent Lam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General 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
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Is Kent Lam accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Kent Lam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kent Lam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (757) 388-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kent Lam?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (757) 388-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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