Albert Q Lam, M.D.
Albert Q Lam is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 22 years in internal medicine, Albert Q Lam, M.D. is a long-established nephrologist in Boston. Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114-2696
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.3%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
43
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
20
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
111
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $26k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 15, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
112 Academy Hill Rd Apt 4, Brighton, MA 02135-3958
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Albert Q Lam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Albert Q Lam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Boston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Albert Q Lam
Dr. Lam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 726-5050.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Albert Q Lam
Practice Location
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing Address
112 Academy Hill Rd Apt 4, Brighton, MA 02135-3958
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