Philip Lam, D.O.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Philip Lam is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Tucson, AZ with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Philip Lam, D.O. has been part of the Tucson medical community since 2016 in group practice. Trained at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University (class of 2016), he has been practicing for over 10 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 94% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713-6204
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 94% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202397.64/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Top 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
30
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
110
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,279
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $274k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$125 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Philip Lam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University
Board certified · Jul 10, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
2800 E Ajo Way Ste P3300, Tucson, AZ 85713-6204
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100075
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Philip Lam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Philip Lam for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Tucson 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 Philip Lam
Dr. Lam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tucson, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (520) 694-1234.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Philip Lam
Practice Location
2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713-6204
Mailing Address
2800 E Ajo Way Ste P3300, Tucson, AZ 85713-6204
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