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DR. RICHARD LAM M.D.
NPI 1831519115
Internal Medicine in Las Vegas, NV

Active since April 24, 2014PECOS Enrolled
85.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
8551 W LAKE MEAD BLVD STE 200, LAS VEGAS, NV 89128(702) 625-0513 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 14, 2022, Aug 29, 2022, Jun 22, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Richard Lam M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD LAM M.D. (NPI 1831519115) is an individual internal medicine provider in Las Vegas, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (28643) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831519115
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD LAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address8551 W LAKE MEAD BLVD STE 200Las Vegas, NV 89128-7642
Mailing Address8551 W Lake Mead Blvd Ste 200Las Vegas, NV 89128-7642 · (702) 625-0513
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 24, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1831519115 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NV · 28643
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License 28643 (NV)
8551 W LAKE MEAD BLVD STE 200, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Lam M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID345507588
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171127001813
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Lam reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
8700 BEVERLY BLVD STE SB-290
Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,118 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
22 services22 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89128 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$131.25 typical visit price
range $57.07 – $173.24
Typical copayment $32.81 (range $14.26 – $43.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.60 typical visit price
range $18.27 – $140.96
Typical copayment $25.15 (range $4.56 – $35.24)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.67
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.47

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
8551 W LAKE MEAD BLVD STE 200
LAS VEGAS, NV 89128
Specialist
8551 W LAKE MEAD BLVD STE 200
LAS VEGAS, NV 89128

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Lam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Lam is 1831519115. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 24, 2014.

Where is Richard Lam located?

Richard Lam practices at 8551 W Lake Mead Blvd Ste 200, Las Vegas, NV 89128. The listed phone number is (702) 625-0513.

What is Richard Lam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Richard Lam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Lam is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Lam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Lam reassigns Medicare benefits to Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation (Los Angeles, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Lam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Lam was last updated on October 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.