Wai Yim Lam, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Wai Yim Lam is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Shenandoah, TX with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Wai Yim Lam, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 14+ years, working in group practice. A State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine graduate since 2012, she brings 14+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1160dNPPES updated 2023-03-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
17189 Interstate 45 S Ste 505, Shenandoah, TX 77385-3323
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better51.28%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+46.2 pts)
51.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
194
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
14
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
39
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 (+36%) — 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 (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$414 received from industry
13 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 Wai Yim Lam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · Mar 20, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2012)
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Wai Yim Lam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Wai Yim Lam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Shenandoah 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 Wai Yim Lam
Dr. Lam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Shenandoah, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (936) 270-4400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
17189 Interstate 45 S Ste 505, Shenandoah, TX 77385-3323
Mailing Address
17189 Interstate 45 S Ste 505, Shenandoah, TX 77385-3323
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