Gary Lam, DPM
NPI 1588996557 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Lam, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1588996557).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588996557
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E 4748 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
3,427 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 | 1,299 | $109 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 538 | $107 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 449 | $55 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 317 | $41 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 214 | $93 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 171 | $87 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 293 | 154 |
| Clotrimazole | 107 | 50 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 83 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 32 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 27 | 12 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 27 | 20 |
| Meloxicam | 25 | 20 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-02-02
- Last updated
- 2015-07-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Lam's NPI number?
- Gary Lam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588996557, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Lam's specialty?
- Gary Lam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Gary Lam located?
- Gary Lam's practice location on file with NPPES is 410 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118-2812.
- What is Gary Lam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Lam is (415) 845-9383.
- Does Gary Lam accept Medicare?
- Gary Lam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Lam's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Lam's NPI (1588996557) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.