Eugene Lam, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in La Quinta, CA

Eugene Lam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in La Quinta, California. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice First Choice Physician Partners and his current practice location is 47647 Caleo Bay Dr Ste 210, La Quinta, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 771-1000.

Eugene Lam is licensed to practice in California (license number A83230) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1043257769.

Contact Information

Eugene Lam, MD
47647 Caleo Bay Dr Ste 210,
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 771-1000
(760) 771-9001

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEugene Lam
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience25 Years
Location47647 Caleo Bay Dr Ste 210, La Quinta, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Eugene Lam graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043257769
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/13/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810990116
  • Enrollment ID: I20060804000201

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Eugene Lam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043257769NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology A83230 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
John F Kennedy Memorial HospitalIndio, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
First Choice Physician Partners0941465322195

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Eugene Lam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFirst Choice Physician Partners
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104183052
PECOS PAC ID: 0941465322
Enrollment ID: O20120710000480

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Eugene Lam is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Eugene Lam, MD
47647 Caleo Bay Dr Ste 210,
La Quinta, CA 92253-8858

Ph: (760) 771-1000
Eugene Lam, MD
47647 Caleo Bay Dr Ste 210,
La Quinta, CA 92253

Ph: (760) 771-1000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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