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Dr. Lily Kam, MD

Anesthesiologist, Internist, Critical Care Anesthesiologist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kam, Anesthesiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Lily Kam, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Kam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kam’s office at (212) 979-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Kam speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kam typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kam 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. Kam. 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:

    • Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Senile Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H259: Unspecified age-related cataract

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Deviated Septum
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Crooked nose septum
    • Nasal blockage
    • Septal deviation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J342: Deviated nasal septum

    Also known as:

    • Other Retinal Detachments
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Various Detached Retinas
    • Unspecified Retinal Detachment
    • Atypical Retinal Detachment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H338: Other retinal detachments

    Also known as:

    • Glaucoma
    • High eye pressure
    • Optic nerve damage
    • Ocular hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H409: Unspecified glaucoma

    Also known as:

    • Walleye
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Exotropia
    • Divergent strabismus
    • Outward turning eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5010: Unspecified exotropia

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kam typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lily Kam may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 979-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kam accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Kam in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • VillageCare of New York

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    Where is Dr. Kam's office located?

    Ny Eye & Ear Infirmary

    310 E 14th St

    New York, NY 10003

    (212) 979-4000

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    What is Dr. Kam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255718508.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kam?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kam

    What is Dr. Lily Kam's specialty?

    Dr. Kam is an Anesthesiologist near New York, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Lily Kam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kam is affiliated with New York Eye And Ear Infirmary Of Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Queens 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. 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 Dr. Lily Kam accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Lily Kam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lily Kam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kam's office at (212) 979-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lily Kam?

    Please contact Dr. Kam's office at (212) 979-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kam's office located?

    Dr. Kam's office is located in New York, NY.