Summer R Lam, MD
Patients across OR can see Summer R Lam, MD in person in Newberg or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2008 — over 21 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5299dNPPES updated 2011-11-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.34%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Oregon3.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.4%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
95
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
255
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,455
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $341k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 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 Summer R Lam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
21 years in practice
Experienced
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.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Summer R Lam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Summer R Lam for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Newberg 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 Summer R Lam
Dr. Lam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newberg, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 537-5900.
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 Summer R Lam
Practice Location
1003 Providence Dr Ste 210, Newberg, OR 97132-7521
Mailing Address
Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158
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