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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lam, Cardiologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Patrick Lam, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lam graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Lam is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lam’s office at (212) 420-4162.
Where did Dr. Lam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases | University of Toronto
Medical School: University of Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada | University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Lam board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Patrick 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 Cardiologist, 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Complete Heart Block
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Slow Heart Rate
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Lam perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Patrick Lam may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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 (212) 420-4162 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lam accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Lam in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of New York
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 1477538015.
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. Patrick Lam's specialty?
Dr. Lam is a Cardiologist near New York, NY. 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. Lam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Patrick Lam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lam is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Beth Israel 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Patrick Lam accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Lam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Lam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (212) 420-4162 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Lam?
Please contact Dr. Lam's office at (212) 420-4162 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Patrick Lam have?
Dr. Patrick Lam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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