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Dr. Tien Lam, MD

Dr. Tien Lam, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lam, Family Medicine Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Tien Lam, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Lam completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Family Medicine. Dr. Lam is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts 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 (925) 296-9720.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Family Medicine | University of California At San Francisco

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo

    Is Dr. Lam board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Tien Lam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lam speak?

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

    • English

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Lam treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Other hyperlipidemia
    • Other high lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7849: Other hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Caused by Hormone Problems
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Endocrine Hypertension
    • Hormone-Related High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure due to Gland Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I152: Hypertension secondary to endocrine disorders

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Which procedures does Dr. Lam perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tien Lam may include:

    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 (925) 296-9720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Central Health

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lam's office located?

    Dr. Tien Lam's Primary Practice

    1450 Treat Blvd # 120B

    Walnut Creek, CA 94597

    (925) 296-9720

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    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 1710917315.

    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. Tien Lam's specialty?

    Dr. Lam is a Family Medicine Specialist near Walnut Creek, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Lam to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Tien Lam accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Tien Lam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (925) 296-9720 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tien Lam?

    Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (925) 296-9720 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tien Lam have?

    Dr. Tien Lam is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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