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- 5755 Oberlin Dr Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92121
About Christina Lam
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — psychiatric/mental health, Christina Lam, FNP-BC practices in San Diego, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Christina cared for 1,008 Medicare patients across 2,957 services. The services billed most often include psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes. NPI 1700171436 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 630-3455
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
5755 OBERLIN DR STE 100
San Diego, CA 92121
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cognitive issues
Mood disorders
- Emotional Numbness
- Menopause Mood Swings and Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Postpartum depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Sleep
Addiction
Addiction & substance use
Anxiety & panic
Attention & learning
Behavioral health
Behavioral issues
Child & adolescent
Cognitive disorders
Crisis & safety
Eating disorders
Medication side effects
Obsessions & compulsions
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
Stress & lifestyle
Trauma & stress
Procedures & services
Addiction treatment
Consultations
Crisis care
Evaluations & paperwork
- Child Psychiatric Evaluation
- Disability Mental Health Evaluation
- Gender-Affirming Mental Health Letter
- Psychiatric Clearance for Surgery
- School Accommodation Evaluation
- Treatment-Resistant Depression Evaluation
- Cognitive Assessment
Evaluations & testing
- ADHD Testing and Diagnosis
- Adolescent Psychiatric Evaluation
- Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluation
- FMLA and Mental Health Leave Paperwork
- Postpartum Mental Health Screening
- Second Opinion on Mental Health Diagnosis
- DNA drug response testing
- Psychiatric evaluation
Interventional treatments
Medication management
- Antidepressant Prescription
- Antipsychotic Medication Management
- Anxiety Medication Management
- Benzodiazepine Tapering
- Lithium Monitoring and Blood Level Checks
- Long-Acting Antipsychotic Shot
- Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication Management
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Smoking Cessation Medication Visit
- Stimulant Medication Monitoring
- Switching Antidepressants
- Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment
- Weight Management for Psychiatric Med Side Effects
- Lab Work for Psychiatric Medications
- Medication management
- Mood Stabilizer Management
- Sleep Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Therapy
- Somatic Calming and Relaxation Training
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management Counseling
- Bereavement counseling
- Insomnia Treatment (CBT-I)
- Suicide safety planning
Therapy & counseling
- Couples and Family Mental Health Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Telehealth
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,957 services · 1,008 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | Treatment | 90833 |
1,014 | More than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes | Treatment | 90833 |
205 | More than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
193 | More than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor | Treatment | 90785 |
113 | More than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor | Treatment | 90785 |
109 | More than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
55 | More than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
496 | More than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
404 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99349 |
192 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
165 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Christina Lam's specialty?
Christina Lam is a nurse practitioner in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Psychiatric/Mental Health”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Christina Lam?
Christina Lam is listed at 5755 Oberlin Dr Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92121. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Christina Lam?
The number on file is (858) 630-3455. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Christina Lam's NPI number?
Christina Lam's National Provider Identifier is 1700171436. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Christina Lam's education?
Christina Lam attended Other, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christina Lam been practicing?
Christina Lam has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christina Lam known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christina Lam provides treatments such as psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Christina Lam confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christina Lam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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