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Who is Dr. Lam, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Sunnyvale, CA?
Dr. Gretl Lam, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Sunnyvale, CA with 2 additional practice locations. 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 (408) 730-2860.
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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Lam typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Lam typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gretl Lam may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
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 (408) 730-2860 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in Sunnyvale, CA?
Dr. Lam in Sunnyvale, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
State of California
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Where is Dr. Lam's office located?
Dr. Gretl Lam's Primary Practice
301 Old San Francisco Rd
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 730-2860
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 1184159253.
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. Gretl Lam's specialty?
Dr. Lam is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Sunnyvale, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Gretl Lam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: El Camino Health - Mountain View 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gretl Lam accepting new patients in Sunnyvale, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gretl Lam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gretl Lam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (408) 730-2860 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gretl Lam?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (408) 730-2860 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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