Christopher Lam, D.O.
NPI 1578774535 · Anesthesiology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Lam, D.O. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1578774535).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578774535
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N3128 (TX)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
111 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 31 | $667 |
| Anesthesia for Injection, Drainage Or Aspiration Procedures on Spine Or Spinal Cord of Lower Back Accessed Through Skin Using Imaging Guidance01938 | 20 | $110 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 19 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 14 | $320 |
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 14 | $20 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 13 | $42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6606 Lbj Fwy Ste 200Dallas, TX 75240-6524Phone: (972) 715-5000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-24
- Last updated
- 2022-07-28
- Certified
- 2022-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Lam's NPI number?
- Christopher Lam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578774535, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Lam's specialty?
- Christopher Lam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Lam located?
- Christopher Lam's practice location on file with NPPES is 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251-3294.
- What is Christopher Lam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Lam is (972) 715-5000.
- Does Christopher Lam accept Medicare?
- Christopher Lam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Lam's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Lam's NPI (1578774535) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.