Who is Dr. Lam, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Stephanie Lam, DO is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Lam completed her residency at Akron Children's Hospital - Pediatrics. Dr. Lam is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (312) 942-6194.
Where did Dr. Lam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Chicago, Children's Hospital - Pediatric Critical Care
Residency: Akron Children's Hospital - Pediatrics
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (Education)
What languages does Dr. Lam speak?
Dr. Lam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lam typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Emergency
- Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lam typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Lam may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
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 (312) 942-6194 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
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lam's office located?
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 1871956714.
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. Stephanie Lam's specialty?
Dr. Lam is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Stephanie Lam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Stephanie Lam accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
No, Dr. Stephanie Lam is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephanie Lam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (312) 942-6194 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephanie Lam?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (312) 942-6194 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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