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Dr. Melissa Chu Lam, MD

Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)

Colorado Springs, CO

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Chu Lam, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Melissa Chu Lam, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chu Lam graduated from Univ of Panama School of Med and completed her residency at Mount Sinai St Lukes. Dr. Chu Lam is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chu Lam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chu Lam’s office at (484) 526-4670.

    Where did Dr. Chu Lam go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Mt Sinai West

    • Residency: Mount Sinai St Lukes

    • Medical School: Univ of Panama School of Med

    What languages does Dr. Chu Lam speak?

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

    • English
    • French

    What conditions does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chu Lam typically treat?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chu 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. Chu 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:

    • Fetal Abnormality
    • Birth Defects
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Congenital Anomaly
    • Fetal Malformation
    • Developmental Abnormality
    • Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Gestational diabetes managed by diet
    • Pregnancy diabetes diet control
    • GDM diet management
    • Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
    • Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
    • GDM with Insulin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
    • O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
    • Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
    • Geriatric multigravida care
    • Older mom with previous pregnancies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    What procedures does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chu Lam typically perform?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chu Lam performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Chu 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:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Does Dr. Chu Lam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chu Lam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 526-4670 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chu Lam accept in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Chu Lam in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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    Where is Dr. Chu Lam's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Chu Lam's Primary Practice

    1400 E Boulder St Ste 2508

    Colorado Springs, CO 80909

    (484) 526-4670

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    Dr. Melissa Chu Lam's Practice 2

    1635 Aurora Ct

    Aurora, CO 80045

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    What hospitals are Dr. Chu Lam affiliated with?

    Dr. Chu Lam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Uchealth Memorial Hospital Central,Colorado Springs, CO

    What is Dr. Chu Lam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chu Lam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790127850.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chu Lam?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chu Lam

    What is Dr. Melissa Chu Lam's specialty?

    Dr. Chu Lam is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Colorado Springs, CO.

    What does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist do?

    An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies.

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

    No, Dr. Chu Lam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uchealth Memorial Hospital Central. 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

    When to see a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Melissa Chu Lam accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?

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

    Does Dr. Melissa Chu Lam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chu Lam's office at (484) 526-4670 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Chu Lam?

    Please contact Dr. Chu Lam's office at (484) 526-4670 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chu Lam's office located?

    Dr. Chu Lam's offices are located in Colorado Springs, CO and Aurora, CO.