42 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Lam, Internist in Monterey Park, CA?
Where did Dr. Lam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Pulmonary Diseases Mt Sinai Hosp-Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Vet Affairs Med Center W La | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: Natl Taiwan Univ Coll Of Med- Taipei- Taiwan | National Taiwan University College of Medicine
Is Dr. Lam board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Chi 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 an Internist like Dr. Lam typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lam typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Chi Lam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Lam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lam accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Lam's office located?
Dr. Chi Lam's Primary Practice
223 N Garfield Ave Ste 206
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(213) 483-3888
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 1205843778.
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. Chi Lam's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.