Ching-Yin Lam, M.D.
NPI 1487640900 · Internal Medicine Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ching-Yin Lam, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1487640900).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487640900
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 176656-1 (NY)
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
20 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
1,498 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 655 | $102 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 222 | $3 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 131 | $3 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 117 | $144 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 106 | $36 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 105 | $20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 206 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,417 | 254 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,186 | 223 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,068 | 193 |
| Losartan Potassium | 1,063 | 183 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 934 | 160 |
| Omeprazole | 867 | 182 |
| Raloxifene Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 across 5 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
- 2005-09-20
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ching-Yin Lam's NPI number?
- Ching-Yin Lam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487640900, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ching-Yin Lam's specialty?
- Ching-Yin Lam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ching-Yin Lam located?
- Ching-Yin Lam's practice location on file with NPPES is 8 Chatham Sq, New York, NY 10038-1000.
- What is Ching-Yin Lam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ching-Yin Lam is (212) 732-6992.
- Does Ching-Yin Lam accept Medicare?
- Ching-Yin Lam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ching-Yin Lam's NPI active?
- Yes — Ching-Yin Lam's NPI (1487640900) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.