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Active NPI 1245207497 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael G Lam , MD

Anesthesiology • Chattanooga, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Lam, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Chattanooga, TN. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1999, Dr. Lam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2525 DESALES AVE.

Dr. Lam is affiliated with Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides, anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2525 Desales Ave

Chattanooga, TN 374041161

Telephone 4234252525
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Chattanooga, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +0.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
77 Specialists

Practicing in Chattanooga, TN (1001 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
95.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lam (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Chattanooga Specialty Average (26.2 Years) 26.2 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
76 75 $1420.48 $64.64
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides
41 41 $2074.43 $63.30
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
41 41 $1656.94 $75.44
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
37 37 $1303.55 $59.10
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
25 25 $1288.91 $47.93
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
22 22 $1828.50 $81.38
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker
20 20 $2175.54 $90.70
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
17 17 $1097.51 $55.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-02-23
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TN MD36912

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License GA 82545

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
3892901 (TN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

4710 Battlefield Pkwy, Ringgold, GA 307365164

Phone: 4234952525

Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 374041161

Phone: 4234952620

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Master of Public Health, BCPS

Dr. Thomas Rimer , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003886045

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Glen Horne , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013088194

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Eun Hyea Godbold , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013540517

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1013916188

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Karen Jipping , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1023788189

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 23, 2023

Registered at 2525 DESALES AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 374041161 (Tel: 4234252525)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 23, 2023

Registered at 8112 PIERPOINT DR, HARRISON, TN 373419640 (Tel: 7312986427)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 23, 2023

Anesthesiology (License #82545 in GA)

NPI Profile Active January 21, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 21, 2016

Registered at 616 W FOREST AVE, JACKSON, TN 383013902 (Tel: 7314220435)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 21, 2016

Registered at 410 N CEDAR BLUFF RD, STE 300, KNOXVILLE, TN 379233632 (Tel: 8653428900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 21, 2016

Recorded as MICHAEL LAM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 21, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #MD36912 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245207497
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 07, 2006
Last Update: February 23, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8112 Pierpoint Dr

Harrison, TN 373419640

Phone: 7312986427

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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