Dr. Alex Lam, MD
160 S Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 • +1-612-555-6707
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2013)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Pembroke Pines Percentiles
NPI #1275624264 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Statistical peer benchmarking across FL Rheumatology providers positions Dr. Alex Lam, MD in Pembroke Pines at +0.65σ (80th city percentile / 83.15th state percentile, 365 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 42 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Lam is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 2490 annual services, $47–$64 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 1137/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 812/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Alex Lam in Pembroke Pines (33027) face an estimated $216.00 initial evaluation fee at 160 S Flamingo Rd (in-person clinic visits only; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.74/5 from 15 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 13 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2013), Dr. Lam coordinates 42 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 160 S Flamingo Rd (+1-612-555-6707).
Compared against Pembroke Pines, FL Rheumatology peers
171,968 annual services across 365 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from FL Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 2,490 | 80th | $47 – $64 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 1,137 | 76th | $37 – $52 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 812 | 77th | $64 – $88 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 541 | 78th | $49 – $67 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 433 | 76th | $64 – $88 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (42 HCPCS billing breadth) | 166,556 | 80th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Alex Lam, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lam National Provider Identifier | NPI #1275624264 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (33027) |
| Dr. Lam Pembroke Pines CMS Volume Rank | 80.00th Pct (171,968 CMS svcs; Z +0.650σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (FL Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $216.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Pembroke Pines, FL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $216.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.74/5 Listening • 4.60/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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