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Dr. Nikki Lam

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lam, Pediatrician in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Nikki Lam is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Lam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (312) 227-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Lam speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lam treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough
    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Molluscum Contagiosum
    • Skin Infection
    • Water Warts
    • Molluscum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B081: Molluscum contagiosum

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Which procedures does Dr. Lam perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Nikki Lam may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lam's office.

    Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in Chicago, IL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Benefit Administrative Systems LLC

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medica

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Nikki Lam's Primary Practice

    225 E Chicago Ave

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 227-4000

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    Dr. Nikki Lam's Practice 2

    1430 N Arlington Heights Rd Ste 210

    Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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    What is Dr. Lam's NPI number?An 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 1164088142.

    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. Nikki Lam's specialty?

    Dr. Lam is a Pediatrician near Chicago, IL. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Lam to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Endeavor Health Northwest Community 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Nikki Lam accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

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

    Does Dr. Nikki Lam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (312) 227-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nikki Lam?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (312) 227-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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