Franklin Lam, M.D.
NPI 1194166280 · Nephrology Physician · Farmington, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Franklin Lam, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Farmington, NM (NPI 1194166280).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194166280
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2018-0778 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,319 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 241 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 238 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 231 | $181 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 188 | $3 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure Requiring Repeated Evaluation90937 | 131 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 127 | $176 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 48 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | — |
| Gabapentin | 31 | — |
| Carvedilol | 27 | — |
| Lisinopril | 22 | — |
| Furosemide | 21 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$384 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-07-17
- Last updated
- 2018-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Franklin Lam's NPI number?
- Franklin Lam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194166280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Franklin Lam's specialty?
- Franklin Lam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Franklin Lam located?
- Franklin Lam's practice location on file with NPPES is 812 W Maple St, Farmington, NM 87401-5631.
- What is Franklin Lam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Franklin Lam is (053) 266-5215.
- Does Franklin Lam accept Medicare?
- Franklin Lam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Franklin Lam's NPI active?
- Yes — Franklin Lam's NPI (1194166280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.