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Who is Dr. Wong Lama, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Kim Moi Wong Lama, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Wong Lama graduated from Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De Santiago De Cuba and completed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Wong Lama is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wong Lama’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wong Lama’s office at (212) 939-1459.
Where did Dr. Wong Lama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical School: Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De Santiago De Cuba | Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
What languages does Dr. Wong Lama speak?
Dr. Wong Lama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wong Lama treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Wong 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. Wong 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Wong Lama perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kim Moi Wong Lama may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wong Lama's office.
Does Dr. Wong Lama accept my insurance?
Dr. Wong Lama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 939-1459 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wong Lama accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Wong Lama in New York, NY 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 and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Deutsche Bank
Elderplan
Healthfirst
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Wong Lama's office located?
Dr. Kim Moi Wong Lama's Primary Practice
506 Lenox Ave Rm 12106-C
New York, NY 10037
(212) 939-1459
What is Dr. Wong Lama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wong Lama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487975033.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wong Lama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wong Lama
What is Dr. Kim Moi Wong Lama's specialty?
Dr. Wong Lama is a Internist near New York, NY.
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. Wong Lama to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kim Moi Wong Lama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Wong Lama is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nyc Health & Hospitals - Harlem. 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 Kim Moi Wong Lama accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kim Moi Wong Lama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kim Moi Wong Lama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wong Lama's office at (212) 939-1459 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kim Moi Wong Lama?
Please contact Dr. Wong Lama's office at (212) 939-1459 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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