Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Herman Lam, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · New York, NY

  • NPI 1285923110
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
196 Canal St Fl 4
New York, NY 100134562
(212) 433-3223
fax (212) 381-8033

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 5, 2019
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New York #287350 · California #A140095

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285923110. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
717
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$83,409
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 195 150 $40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 195 105 $104
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 118 118 $131
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 102 69 $155
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 96 68 $228
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 11 11 $192

In context: peer comparison

Among 72 peers in New York Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 146. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genzyme Corporation 1 $15.70

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$16

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,441
Patients
1,501
Total drug cost
$103,949
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Famotidine Generic 1,218 338 $12,667
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 953 260 $15,394
Omeprazole Generic 896 248 $8,741
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 370 118 $19,454
Azelastine Hcl Generic 365 116 $17,503
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil Generic 104 67 $7,090
Mupirocin Generic 90 52 $832
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 78 59 $2,593
Mometasone Furoate Generic 76 27 $8,518
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 75 66 $1,109

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Herman Lam's medical specialty?
Dr. Herman Lam practices Otolaryngology Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. Herman Lam practice?
Dr. Herman Lam practices at 196 Canal St Fl 4, New York, NY 100134562. Office phone: 2124333223.
What is Dr. Herman Lam's NPI?
Dr. Herman Lam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285923110, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Herman Lam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Herman Lam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Herman Lam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.