Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Lam, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Alhambra, CA

  • NPI 1437185295
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
333 S Garfield Ave Ste A
Alhambra, CA 918013895
(626) 284-1997
fax (626) 284-2549
Mailing address
Po Box 7589
Alhambra, CA 918027589

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 17, 2025
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A44280
Medicaid (2)
CA #00A442800 · CA #00A442801

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437185295. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
233
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$27,813
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 123 93 $98
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 40 40 $196
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 38 37 $105
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 32 32 $122

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Alhambra Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
290
Patients
153
Total drug cost
$24,690
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Famotidine Generic 110 38 $1,637
Omeprazole Generic 72 32 $777
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 44 43 $1,100
Gavilyte-C (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 27 27 $513
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 13 13 $249
Vemlidy (Tenofovir Alafenamide) Brand 13 0 $20,059
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 11 0 $356

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Lam's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Lam practices Gastroenterology Physician in Alhambra, CA.
Where does Dr. Thomas Lam practice?
Dr. Thomas Lam practices at 333 S Garfield Ave Ste A, Alhambra, CA 918013895. Office phone: 6262841997.
What is Dr. Thomas Lam's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Lam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437185295, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Lam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Lam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Lam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.