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Dr. Alexander Lam, MD

Pomona, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lam, Vascular Surgeon in Pomona, CA?

    Dr. Alexander Lam, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pomona, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (909) 973-1148.

    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 Vascular Surgeon, 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:

    • Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflammation
    • Vascular Disease
    • Inflamed Venous Hypertension
    • High Venous Pressure with Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I87323: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of bilateral lower extremity

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Arterial Disease with Gangrene in Right Leg
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Gangrene
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PAD with Tissue Death
    • Gangrene from Poor Circulation
    • Artery Disease with Gangrene

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70261: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, right leg

    Also known as:

    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    What procedures does Dr. Lam perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • First Vein Ablation for Incompetent Vein (Leg/Arm)
    • Mechanochemical endovenous ablation
    • Varicose vein ablation
    • Percutaneous vein treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36473: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, mechanochemical; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Catheter Placement in Aorta
    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Aortic catheterization
    • Aorta access procedure
    • Main artery catheter insertion
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Unna Boot Application
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 973-1148 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Humana

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Alexander Lam's Primary Practice

    1818 N Orange Grove Ave Ste 307

    Pomona, CA 91767

    (909) 973-1148

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    Dr. Alexander Lam's Practice 2

    350 Vinton Ave Ste 202

    Pomona, CA 91767

    (909) 973-1148

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    Dr. Alexander Lam's Practice 3

    559 W Germantown Pike

    Audubon, PA 19403

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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 1205497104.

    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. Alexander Lam's specialty?

    Dr. Lam is a Vascular Surgeon near Pomona, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Lam to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Los Angeles General Medical Center, San Antonio Regional 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

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    Is Alexander Lam accepting new patients in Pomona, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Alexander Lam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (909) 973-1148 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexander Lam?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (909) 973-1148 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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