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- 27231 la Paz Rd, Suite A, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
About Dr. Lam
Based in Laguna Niguel, CA, Jim W. Lam, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Jim graduated from University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine in 1982. Jim is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Jim cared for 340 Medicare patients across 376 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1548200686 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (949) 643-9111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
27231 LA PAZ RD SUITE A
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
376 services · 340 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
35 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
157 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | Lab test | 87426 |
57 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
46 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
34 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
32 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
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.
Other family practices at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 family practices in Laguna Niguel 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Jim W. Lam specialize in?
Jim W. Lam is a family practice in Laguna Niguel, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Jim W. Lam located?
Jim W. Lam is listed at 27231 la Paz Rd Suite A, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Jim W. Lam's phone number?
The number on file is (949) 643-9111. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Jim W. Lam's NPI number?
Jim W. Lam's National Provider Identifier is 1548200686. 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 Jim W. Lam train?
Jim W. Lam attended University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Jim W. Lam been practicing?
Jim W. Lam has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Jim W. Lam do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Jim W. Lam performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Jim W. Lam confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jim W. Lam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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