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Active NPI 1699194175 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Lam , MD

Dermatology • Puyallup, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Lam, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Puyallup, WA. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2014, Dr. Lam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1703 S MERIDIAN STE 101.

Dr. Lam is affiliated with Cascade Eye And Skin Centers Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1703 S Meridian Ste 101

Puyallup, WA 983717590

Telephone 2538483000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Puyallup, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -3.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.2 Yrs
State Avg: 19.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Puyallup, WA (397 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
41.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lam (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Puyallup Specialty Average (15.2 Years) 15.2 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
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
1,249 240 $10.28 $6.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
461 417 $138.45 $90.48
17000 Destruction of skin growth
441 327 $104.83 $50.92
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
333 284 $177.13 $112.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
321 216 $195.93 $128.02
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
242 223 $154.42 $88.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
108 108 $171.92 $110.53
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
84 63 $76.67 $50.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
67 62 $89.04 $56.11
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
64 45 $273.03 $150.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
57 57 $250.53 $164.01
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
25 23 $479.04 $299.87
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
17 17 $108.00 $72.42
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
16 15 $378.31 $123.20
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth
15 15 $190.00 $126.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-22
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License IN 01075734A

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cascade Eye And Skin Centers Pc

1703 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 983717590

Phone: 2538483000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003827171

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jennifer Pinson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023217981

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1053322156

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1053496919

Doctor of Optometry

Kari Walen , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053969451

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Mackenzie Schumann , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1063033900

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 22, 2023

Registered at 1703 S MERIDIAN STE 101, PUYALLUP, WA 983717590 (Tel: 2538483000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 22, 2023

Registered at 1703 S MERIDIAN STE 101, PUYALLUP, WA 983717590 (Tel: 2538483000)

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Updated Practice Location March 08, 2019

Registered at 9040 JACKSON AVE, TACOMA, WA 984311100 (Tel: 8122872036)

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Updated Practice Location July 16, 2018

Registered at 9040A JACKSON AVE, JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431 (Tel: 8122872036)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 16, 2018

Registered at 3106 HANNA DR NE, LACEY, WA 985167169

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 16, 2018

Dermatology (License #01075734A in IN)

NPI Profile Active April 10, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 10, 2014

Registered at WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY CTR, 8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, BETHESDA, MD 208890001 (Tel: 3012959283)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 10, 2014

Registered at WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY CTR, 8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, BETHESDA, MD 208890001 (Tel: 3012959283)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 10, 2014

Recorded as THOMAS LAM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 10, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 10, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699194175
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 10, 2014
Last Update: November 22, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1703 S Meridian Ste 101

Puyallup, WA 983717590

Phone: 2538483000

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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