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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lam, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Christopher Lam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (210) 358-4000.
What languages does Dr. Lam speak?
Dr. Lam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lam treat?
As an 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.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Diabetes Screening
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
- Uncommon Metabolic Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Which procedures does Dr. Lam perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Lam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lam's office.
Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?
Dr. Lam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Lam in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Genesis Health System
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthPartners
Medica
Medicare
State of Tennessee
State of Texas
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lam's office located?
Dr. Christopher Lam's Primary Practice
4502 Medical Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 358-4000
Dr. Christopher Lam's Practice 2
1390 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 232-4800
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 1013443282.
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. Christopher Lam's specialty?
Dr. Lam is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Lam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Lam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Ridges 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 Christopher Lam accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Lam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Lam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (210) 358-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Lam?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (210) 358-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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