Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jonathan Lam, M.D.

Vascular Surgery · Bethlehem, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
74 W BROAD ST STE 170, Bethlehem, PA 18018
4845261260
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1598051716 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Lam

Dr. Jonathan Lam is a vascular surgery specialist in Bethlehem, PA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lam performed 92 Medicare services across 84 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lam received a total of $5,002 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Lam is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ 92 Medicare services $5,002 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
92
Medicare services
Bottom 48% in PA for vascular surgery
84
Unique beneficiaries
$155
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~6 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
 24 $116 $321
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 24 $78 $212
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 17 $41 $85
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
 15 $81 $211
Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm
A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters.
 12 $642 $2,116
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,002
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $715/year across 7 years
Top 28% in PA for vascular surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
111
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,002 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,108
2023
$2,744
2022
$473
2021
$62
2020
$43
2019
$57
2018
$517

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$380
Mentor Worldwide LLC
$364
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$252
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$76
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$22
Solventum Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 89.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
TELA Bio, Inc.
$2,079
Mentor Worldwide LLC
$581
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$496
ABBVIE INC.
$407
Allergan Inc.
$299
AXOGEN
$217
Lifenet Health
$185
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$182
Abbott Laboratories
$151
Allergan, Inc.
$67
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$64
KCI USA, Inc.
$49
Biocomposites Inc
$47
Kerecis Limited
$28
Avanos Medical
$22
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$22
Bioventus LLC
$22
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$20
Shire North American Group Inc
$19
ConvaTec Inc.
$16
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Solventum Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 63.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ALLODERM · AQUACEL AG · ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander · AxoGuard Nerve Connector · AxoGuard Nerve Protector · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MENTOR CPX Family of Breast Tissue Expanders · MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer · Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS · OMNIGRAFT · ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · Ovitex · PICO · PICO 7 · PROCLAIM · RENASYS TOUCH · STRAVIX · STRAVIX PL · SonicOne Clinic · Stimulan · TheraGenesis Wound Matrix · Zynrelef
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Vascular surgerists within 10 mi
9
Per 100K population
2.4
County median income
$77,493
Nearest hospital
ST LUKES HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM
3.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Lam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Lam experienced with new patient office visit (45-59 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lam performed 24 new patient office visit (45-59 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Lam receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Lam received a total of $5,002 from 22 companies across 111 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Lam's costs compare to other vascular surgerists in Bethlehem?
Dr. Lam's average Medicare payment per service is $155. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Lam) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →