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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. 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 Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lam typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lam typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    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, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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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