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Dr. Lydia Lam, MD

Critical Care Surgeon

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lam, Critical Care Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Lydia Lam, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Lam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (323) 442-6254.

    Is Dr. Lam board certified as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Lydia Lam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Lam speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Lam typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis
    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Cholecystitis
    • Inflamed gallbladder
    • Gallbladder attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Lam typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Lydia Lam may include:

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-6254 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Lam in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Lydia Lam's Primary Practice

    1500 San Pablo St Fl 7

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    (323) 442-6254

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    What hospitals are Dr. Lam affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Lam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Harbor - Ucla Medical Center,Torrance, CA
    Los Angeles Community Hospital,Los Angeles, CA
    Mlk Community Hospital,Los Angeles, CA

    What is Dr. Lam's NPI number?A 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 1366607467.

    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. Lydia Lam's specialty?

    Dr. Lam is a Critical Care Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?

    A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center 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

    When to see a Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Lydia Lam accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Lydia Lam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (323) 442-6254 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lydia Lam?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (323) 442-6254 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Lam's office is located in Los Angeles, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lydia Lam have?

    Dr. Lydia Lam is certified by the American Board of Surgery.