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Dr. James Lambert, MD

Presque Isle, ME

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lambert, Cardiologist in Presque Isle, ME?

    Dr. James Lambert, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Presque Isle, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Lambert graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency at Maine Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lambert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lambert’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lambert’s office at (207) 764-4311.

    Where did Dr. Lambert go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Maine Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Maine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Maine Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

    What languages does Dr. Lambert speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lambert treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Lambert 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. Lambert. 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:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Nicotine Addiction
    • Smoking
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction
    • Vaping Addiction
    • Nicotine Substance Use Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
    • F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Heart Attack
    • Heart Attack
    • Type 2 Myocardial Infarction
    • Secondary Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I21A1: Myocardial infarction type 2

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Which procedures does Dr. Lambert perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Lambert may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lambert's office.

    Does Dr. Lambert accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lambert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 764-4311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lambert accept in Presque Isle, ME?

    Dr. Lambert in Presque Isle, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lambert's office located?

    Dr. James Lambert's Primary Practice

    146 Academy St

    Presque Isle, ME 04769

    (207) 764-4311

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    Dr. James Lambert's Practice 2

    23 North St

    Presque Isle, ME 04769

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    Dr. James Lambert's Practice 3

    118 Bennett Dr Ste 130

    Caribou, ME 04736

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

    Dr. Lambert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730103516.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lambert?

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

    What is Dr. James Lambert's specialty?

    Dr. Lambert is a Cardiologist near Presque Isle, ME. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Lambert to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Lambert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lambert is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

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    Is James Lambert accepting new patients in Presque Isle, ME?

    Yes, Dr. James Lambert is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Lambert offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lambert's office at (207) 764-4311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Lambert?

    Please contact Dr. Lambert's office at (207) 764-4311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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