Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Forest-Lam, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Hampton, VA

  • NPI 1730116583
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Dr
Hampton, VA 236670001
(757) 722-9961
fax (757) 728-3187

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 25, 2022
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Virginia #0101235176

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730116583. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
851
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$112,981
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 504 165 $104
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 281 238 $178
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 51 47 $178
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 15 12 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 134. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,419
Patients
496
Total drug cost
$164,269
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 441 39 $116,309
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 432 68 $6,018
Furosemide Generic 388 54 $2,839
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 296 47 $2,872
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 258 33 $3,048
Potassium Chloride Generic 241 33 $6,903
Sertraline Hcl Generic 200 36 $2,547
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 183 26 $1,470
Memantine Hcl Generic 167 19 $11,642
Lisinopril Generic 144 26 $1,205

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Forest-Lam's medical specialty?
Dr. James Forest-Lam practices Internal Medicine Physician in Hampton, VA.
Where does Dr. James Forest-Lam practice?
Dr. James Forest-Lam practices at VA Medical Center, Hampton, VA 236670001. Office phone: 7577229961.
What is Dr. James Forest-Lam's NPI?
Dr. James Forest-Lam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730116583, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. James Forest-Lam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99306); Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.