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Shiva K. Lam, MD

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About Dr. Lam

Shiva K. Lam, MD is a healthcare provider in Austin, TX specializing in psychiatry. According to Medicare claims data, Shiva cared for 73 Medicare patients across 216 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1871671032.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1988

Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

TX licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. K4933As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1871671032Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Lam's specialty?

Dr. Lam is a psychiatrist in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Lam?

Dr. Lam is listed at 1407 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Lam?

The number on file is (512) 440-4800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Lam's NPI number?

Dr. Lam's National Provider Identifier is 1871671032. 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 Dr. Lam's medical education?

Dr. Lam attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Lam been practicing?

Dr. Lam has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Lam known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lam the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lam. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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