Kelvin N Lam, M.D.
Sleep Medicine Internal Medicine
Kelvin N Lam is a Sleep Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Bellingham, WA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, PULMONARY DISEASE
With over 25 years in internal medicine, Kelvin N Lam, M.D. is a long-established sleep medicine internal medicine specialist in Bellingham. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4545 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226-7123
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better52.1%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-30.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
671
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
188
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
583
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $189k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — 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 (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$39 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Kelvin N Lam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
25 years in practice
Experienced
An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Taxonomy: 207RS0012X
Education & Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
Po Box 5096, Bellingham, WA 98227-5096
Differs from practice location
Virtual Sleep Medicine Care With Kelvin N Lam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kelvin N Lam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bellingham 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 Kelvin N Lam
Dr. Lam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bellingham, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 738-2200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kelvin N Lam
Practice Location
4545 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226-7123
Mailing Address
Po Box 5096, Bellingham, WA 98227-5096
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