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Dr. Richard Lam, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Internist

Beverly Hills, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lam, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Beverly Hills, CA?

    Dr. Richard Lam, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Beverly Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (310) 248-7000.

    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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Lam typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Lam typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard 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 (310) 248-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Amcare Co

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Richard Lam's Primary Practice

    8501 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100

    Beverly Hills, CA 90211

    (310) 248-7000

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    Suite L 07

    960 E Green St Ste L-07

    Pasadena, CA 91106

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    Dr. Richard Lam's Practice 3

    10100 Culver Blvd Ste E

    Culver City, CA 90232

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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 1831519115.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lam?

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

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Uci Medical Center, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Adventist Health Glendale, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, South Coast Global 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Richard Lam accepting new patients in Beverly Hills, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Lam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (310) 248-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (310) 248-7000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Lam's offices are located in Beverly Hills, CA, Pasadena, CA, and Culver City, CA.