Active NPI 1316267578 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Charlene Lam , MD

Dermatology • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charlene Lam, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Lam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.

Dr. Lam is affiliated with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 7175316820

Fax 7175314702

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Facility NPI 1568435477

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Hershey, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -11.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.3 Yrs

State Avg: 22.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

24 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (694 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

79.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lam (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Hershey Specialty Average (27.3 Years) 27.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	209	173	$1295.00	$291.84
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	76	52	$689.00	$178.11
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	74	57	$1295.00	$264.80
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	53	49	$723.00	$94.19
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	38	31	$399.00	$82.43
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	37	26	$689.00	$178.56
12051 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less	36	36	$614.00	$80.35
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	27	25	$138.00	$22.45
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	18	11	$80.00	$20.69
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	17	17	$723.00	$94.18
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	16	16	$685.00	$112.30
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	15	15	$2409.00	$629.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	11	$245.00	$62.80
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	14	13	$312.00	$47.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	169	135	$1295.00	$298.48
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	78	66	$1295.00	$294.57
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	65	45	$689.00	$184.09
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	42	40	$723.00	$101.37
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	31	25	$138.00	$23.76
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	28	21	$689.00	$184.09
12051 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less	23	23	$614.00	$82.12
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	23	16	$399.00	$79.21
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	22	21	$723.00	$109.97
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	21	21	$685.00	$118.05
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	16	11	$126.00	$33.48
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	16	15	$138.00	$24.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	11	$245.00	$64.47
15260 Relocation of patient skin to nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips (20 sq centimeters or less)	12	12	$3062.00	$818.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	150	120	$1382.89	$293.96
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	58	48	$1394.45	$288.47
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	49	38	$733.08	$182.44
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	37	25	$750.30	$185.74
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	32	31	$747.69	$91.72
12051 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less	26	26	$652.15	$80.20
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	21	21	$733.29	$123.25
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	19	19	$145.26	$26.27
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	16	11	$147.00	$34.00
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	15	15	$2568.47	$606.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$194.13	$66.09
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	15	12	$433.80	$85.96
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	15	15	$327.67	$53.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$258.92	$82.37
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	13	12	$150.38	$32.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	165	134	$1501.00	$303.88
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	62	45	$1501.00	$286.86
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	48	41	$797.00	$188.86
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	44	43	$802.00	$100.99
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	27	18	$797.00	$188.86
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	26	24	$161.00	$28.10
12051 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less	25	24	$676.00	$86.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	16	$136.00	$67.22
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	20	20	$763.00	$107.49
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	15	12	$93.00	$21.96
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	14	11	$457.00	$73.64
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	14	14	$2708.00	$654.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	133	114	$1501.00	$308.38
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	62	46	$1501.00	$312.92
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	56	45	$797.00	$196.76
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	34	18	$797.00	$197.04
12051 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less	26	26	$676.00	$88.74
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	25	23	$161.00	$26.27
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	20	18	$802.00	$101.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	18	$68.00	$26.04
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	17	17	$763.00	$130.14
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	13	13	$2708.00	$671.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	157	127	$1501.00	$305.60
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	80	59	$797.00	$203.11
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	61	49	$1569.85	$299.87
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	28	28	$802.00	$102.45
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	27	22	$797.00	$203.11
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	24	20	$161.00	$26.79
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	23	16	$457.00	$87.96
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	20	19	$763.00	$126.67
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	19	15	$359.00	$68.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	15	$148.78	$53.38
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	18	18	$2708.00	$675.36
12051 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less	16	16	$676.00	$96.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$68.00	$23.88
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	13	13	$1557.00	$158.66
15260 Relocation of patient skin to nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips (20 sq centimeters or less)	13	13	$3400.00	$862.12
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	12	12	$225.50	$38.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	168	147	$1509.33	$306.28
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	101	52	$797.00	$201.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	21	$147.58	$50.64
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	23	23	$763.00	$113.92
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	21	21	$802.00	$96.72
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	19	19	$3017.74	$650.10
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	18	16	$173.00	$38.10
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	17	15	$359.00	$77.53
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	17	15	$457.00	$84.84
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	14	14	$1557.57	$168.40
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	14	11	$144.00	$29.03
12051 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less	13	13	$676.00	$85.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	159	140	$1501.00	$320.69
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks	91	60	$797.00	$200.92
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	36	27	$457.00	$95.87
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	33	29	$185.55	$30.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	26	$139.44	$49.99
17000 Destruction of skin growth	24	19	$205.00	$39.96
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth	22	20	$802.00	$105.75
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	21	18	$359.00	$57.94
13132 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm	18	18	$1748.00	$156.99
12051 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less	18	18	$676.00	$98.71
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less	18	18	$2708.00	$609.85
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	13	13	$855.77	$118.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$68.00	$24.99
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks	12	11	$2666.83	$583.28
15260 Relocation of patient skin to nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips (20 sq centimeters or less)	11	11	$3400.00	$848.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License PA MD455630

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License OH 123895

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1030588200001 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175318307

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

17 Associated Practitioners

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Dermatology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Elizabeth Billingsley , MD

Dermatology

NPI 1093779340

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Diane Thiboutot , MD

Dermatology

NPI 1104889831

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Katie Stewart , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1215270400

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Calista Long

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1225831738

Preeti Tekchandani , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1265532782

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 12, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 12, 2017

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175316820)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 858, MC A410, HERSHEY, PA 170330858 (Tel: 8002431455)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 12, 2017

Recorded as CHARLENE LAM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2017

Dermatology (License #MD455630 in PA)

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NPI Profile Active September 15, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 15, 2014

Registered at 9500 EUCLID AVE, A60, CLEVELAND, OH 441950001 (Tel: 2164445489)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 15, 2014

Registered at 9500 EUCLID AVE, A60, CLEVELAND, OH 441950001 (Tel: 2164445489)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 15, 2014

Recorded as CHARLENE LAM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 15, 2014

Dermatology (License #123895 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 10, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316267578

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 10, 2010

Last Update: May 12, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 858, Mc A410

Hershey, PA 170330858

Phone: 8002431455

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