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Dr. Joanne Lam, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Diagnostic Radiologist

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lam, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Joanne Lam, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (610) 402-8080.

    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 Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Lam typically treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Catheter Management
    • Dialysis
    • Dialysis catheter adjustment
    • Extracorporeal catheter care
    • Dialysis access maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Lam typically perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
    • Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
    • Abscess Imaging
    • Cystogram via Drain

    CPT Codes:

    • 49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Biliary Drainage Catheter Exchange
    • Percutaneous Biliary Catheter Exchange
    • Bile Duct Drain Change
    • Biliary Drain Replacement
    • Bile Duct Catheter Swap

    CPT Codes:

    • 47536: Exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
    • Nephrostomy tube exchange
    • Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
    • Kidney drainage tube replacement
    • Nephrostogram with catheter exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-8080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in Allentown, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Joanne Lam's Primary Practice

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

    Allentown, PA 18103

    (610) 402-8080

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    Dr. Joanne Lam's Practice 2

    6451 Village Ln

    Macungie, PA 18062

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    What is Dr. Lam's NPI number?A 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 1184034563.

    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. Joanne Lam's specialty?

    Dr. Lam is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Allentown, PA.

    What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?

    A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City 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 Dr. Joanne Lam accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

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

    Does Dr. Joanne Lam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (610) 402-8080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joanne Lam?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (610) 402-8080 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Lam's offices are located in Allentown, PA and Macungie, PA.