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Dr. Christine Lamey, MD
Memphis, TN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lamey, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Christine Lamey, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lamey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lamey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lamey’s office at (901) 866-8812.
What languages does Dr. Lamey speak?
Dr. Lamey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lamey typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lamey 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. Lamey. 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 Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Epileptic Spasms
- Epilepsy
- Infantile spasms
- West syndrome
- Spasmodic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40822: Epileptic spasms, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Moyamoya Disease
- Brain Malformations
- Genetic Brain Disorder
- Moyamoya disease
- Moyamoya Syndrome
- Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I675: Moyamoya disease
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lamey typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lamey may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Lamey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lamey accept my insurance?
Dr. Lamey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 866-8812 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lamey accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Lamey in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Lamey's office located?
Dr. Christine Lamey's Primary Practice
1301 Primacy Pkwy
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 866-8812
What is Dr. Lamey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lamey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598152522.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lamey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lamey
What is Dr. Christine Lamey's specialty?
Dr. Lamey is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Memphis, TN.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?
A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Christine Lamey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lamey is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christine Lamey accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Christine Lamey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Lamey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lamey's office at (901) 866-8812 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Lamey?
Please contact Dr. Lamey's office at (901) 866-8812 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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