Dr. Henry Lam, DO

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Lam, Gastroenterologist in Allentown, PA?

Dr. Henry Lam, DO is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lam is fluent in English, 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 (610) 821-2828.

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 Gastroenterologist like Dr. Lam typically treat?

As a Gastroenterologist, 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:

Cirrhosis
Cryptogenic cirrhosis
Liver scarring
End-stage liver disease
Chronic liver failure

ICD-10 Codes:

K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

Also known as:

Fatty Liver Disease
Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
NAFLD
NASH
Hepatic steatosis

ICD-10 Codes:

K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Lam typically perform?

As a Gastroenterologist, 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:

Liver Elastography
Elastography
FibroScan
Liver stiffness test
Shear wave elastography

CPT Codes:

91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?

Dr. Lam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 821-2828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in Allentown, PA?

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

Top Insurances

All Other Commercial
BCBS Unspecified
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System

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Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

Dr. Henry Lam's Primary Practice

1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 110

Allentown, PA 18104

(610) 821-2828

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Dr. Henry Lam's Practice 2

1627 Chew St Ste 101

Allentown, PA 18102

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What hospitals are Dr. Lam affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Lam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest,Allentown, PA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono,East Stroudsburg, PA

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked Colon Surgery

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie,Macungie, PA

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 1457972648.

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. Henry Lam's specialty?

Dr. Lam is a Gastroenterologist near Allentown, PA.

What does a Gastroenterologist do?

An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.

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

Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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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