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Dr. Daniel Lam, MD
Seattle, WA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lam, Nephrologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Daniel Lam, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lam graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Washington Program. Dr. Lam is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (206) 744-3000.
Where did Dr. Lam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Washington Program
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lam board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Lam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lam speak?
Dr. Lam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Lam treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lam perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Daniel Lam may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
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 (206) 744-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Lam in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
Community Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1326248386.
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. Daniel Lam's specialty?
Dr. Lam is a Nephrologist near Seattle, WA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Lam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Daniel Lam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Daniel Lam accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Lam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Lam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (206) 744-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Lam?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (206) 744-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Lam have?
Dr. Daniel Lam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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