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Dr. John Lam, MD

Dr. John Lam, MD

Urologist

Burbank, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lam, Urologist in Burbank, CA?

    Dr. John Lam, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Burbank, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lam graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Urology; Ny And Presby Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Lam is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (818) 524-2003.

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

    • Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Urology; Ny And Presby Hosp, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Lam board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Lam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    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 an Urologist like Dr. Lam typically treat?

    As an Urologist, 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:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
    • R310: Gross hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Lam typically perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. 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. 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:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 524-2003 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Territories

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • H & R Block

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. John Lam's Primary Practice

    191 S Buena Vista St Ste 235

    Burbank, CA 91505

    (818) 524-2003

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    Dr. John Lam's Practice 2

    5601 De Soto Ave

    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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    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 1417975608.

    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. John Lam's specialty?

    Dr. Lam is an Urologist near Burbank, CA.

    What does an Urologist do?

    A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West 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

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    Is Dr. John Lam accepting new patients in Burbank, CA?

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

    Does Dr. John Lam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (818) 524-2003 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (818) 524-2003 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Lam's offices are located in Burbank, CA and Woodland Hills, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Lam have?

    Dr. John Lam is certified by the American Board of Urology.