John Richard Lamm, M.D.
John Richard Lamm is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Lexington, KY with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John Richard Lamm, M.D. has been part of the Lexington medical community since 2013 in group practice. He has been in practice for 13+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.08/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2180dNPPES updated 2020-06-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
800 Rose St Ms101, Lexington, KY 40536-0298
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202394.08/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better16.18%
Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
16.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
317
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
33
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
68
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $762
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$496 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to John Richard Lamm's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 2, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Mailing address
856 J Clyde Morris Blvd Ste a, Newport News, VA 23601-1318
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With John Richard Lamm
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Richard Lamm for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lexington 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 John Richard Lamm
Dr. Lamm is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lexington, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 323-6263.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
800 Rose St Ms101, Lexington, KY 40536-0298
Mailing Address
856 J Clyde Morris Blvd Ste a, Newport News, VA 23601-1318
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