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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. Dr. Lam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Lam typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • State of Illinois

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 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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