Physician Profile
Claudette Lajam, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lajam
Claudette Lajam, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Rego Park, NY. Claudette is a 1999 graduate of Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University. Medicare claims data shows Claudette provided 3,279 services to 672 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (718) 544-1543
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9785 QUEENS BLVD
Rego Park, NY 11374
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,279 services · 672 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
108 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
39 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
33 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
30 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
22 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
2,604 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | Drug given | J1030 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance | 0055T |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
155 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
80 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 orthopaedic surgeons in Rego Park 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Claudette Lajam specialize in?
Claudette Lajam is an orthopaedic surgeon in Rego Park, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Claudette Lajam located?
Claudette Lajam is listed at 9785 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Claudette Lajam's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 544-1543. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Claudette Lajam?
Claudette Lajam's National Provider Identifier is 1548213259. 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
Where did Claudette Lajam train?
Claudette Lajam attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Claudette Lajam have?
Claudette Lajam has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Claudette Lajam do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Claudette Lajam performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Claudette Lajam's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Claudette Lajam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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