Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Russell Lam, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Russell Lam is a vascular surgery physician in Dallas, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Lam performed 2,348 Medicare services across 1,834 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Lam received a total of $11,076 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 403 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$11,076 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,348
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for vascular surgery physician
1,834
Unique beneficiaries
$872
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
357 | $69 | $119 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
279 | $90 | $163 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
220 | $145 | $261 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
167 | $99 | $199 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
151 | $792 | $1,487 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
122 | $6,594 | $14,247 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
122 | $192 | $335 |
| 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. |
113 | $82 | $147 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
102 | $87 | $174 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
98 | $142 | $263 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
95 | $139 | $237 |
| 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. |
80 | $101 | $167 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
72 | $4,117 | $14,170 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery, each additional vessel This procedure involves using a balloon catheter to widen an additional artery in the leg. It is performed after the initial vessel has been treated. |
69 | $676 | $1,267 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
63 | $54 | $115 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
43 | $8,468 | $18,167 |
| 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. |
39 | $128 | $215 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
38 | $98 | $206 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
36 | $818 | $1,766 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, one side An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels on one side of the head and neck. |
28 | $89 | $171 |
| Balloon angioplasty of groin artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the groin using a small balloon. The balloon is inflated to compress plaque against the artery wall and restore blood flow. |
24 | $1,253 | $4,313 |
| Leg artery plaque removal and stent insertion A procedure to clear plaque buildup in an artery of the leg and insert a stent to keep the vessel open. |
16 | $9,803 | $18,229 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
14 | $815 | $1,555 |
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.
2.5% high complexity
58.0% medium
39.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,076
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,582/year across 7 years
Top 29% in TX for vascular surgery physician
51
Companies
403
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
$10,366 (93.6%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$710 (6.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,021
2023
$1,048
2022
$1,847
2021
$1,027
2020
$1,213
2019
$1,864
2018
$2,056
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$2,590
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,471
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,058
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$904
Medtronic, Inc.
$772
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$627
Cagent Vascular INC
$626
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$447
Penumbra, Inc.
$273
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$214
Cook Medical LLC
$169
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$164
Endologix, Inc.
$158
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$147
Reflow Medical Inc
$143
Endologix LLC
$135
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$130
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$113
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$98
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$92
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$70
Abbott Laboratories
$66
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$53
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$53
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$39
Kerecis Limited
$36
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$27
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$23
Solventum Corporation
$21
GE Healthcare
$21
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$20
Inari Medical, Inc.
$20
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$20
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$20
KCI USA, Inc
$19
Ethicon US, LLC
$19
Allergan Inc.
$17
KCI USA, Inc.
$17
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$17
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$16
BSN Medical Inc
$15
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$15
Admedus Corporation
$14
Cook Incorporated
$14
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$13
Teleflex LLC
$12
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.
$12
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Terumo Medical Corporation
$12
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 46.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4066) Tack Endo Sys ATK · (4067) Tack Endo Sys BTK · (4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (6536) Phoenix · (6576) Laser serv and other · (6582) Visions 035 · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9282) Turbo Power · (9284) Stellarex · (9285) AngioSculpt PV · ACTIV.A.C. · ANGIOJET · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Abre · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · Amplatz Super Stiff · AngioJet Ultra 5000A · Artis Q · Athletis · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · COOK MEDICAL FLEXOR ANSEL · COOK MEDICAL ZILVER PTX · COYOTE · CardioRoot · CellerateRx · ClosureFast · Cook Medical Zilver PTX · Coyote ES · DALVANCE · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ECM · ELIQUIS · ELUVIA · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EPIC VASCULAR · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · Epic Vascular · Express LD Iliac / Biliary · FLEXITOUCH · FLIXENE · FUSION BIOLINE · Flexitouch Plus · FlowTriever · GENERAL BALLOONS · GENERAL - BALLOONS · GENERAL - METALLIC STENTS · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL GUIDEWIRES · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GLADIATOR ELITE · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GRAFIX PL · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · General - Balloons · General - Metallic Stents · Grafix PL PRIME · HAWKONE · HD-IVUS · IGT D Peripheral · IGT Devices Und · IGT_D Peripheral · IMAGER · INNOVA · INTERLOCK · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · Indigo · Innova Vascular · Integra · JETSTREAM · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · LYMPHA PRESS OPTIMAL PLUS(US) BT · Lympha Press Optimal Plus(US) BT · MANTA Vascular Closure Device · Misago · NUZYRA · OFFROAD · Ovation · PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy · PREVENA · PROLENE · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Peripheral RotaLink Plus · Prelude Introducers · QC · QT Vascular Chocolate PTA Balloon · ROTALINK · RUBICON · Ranger · Restrata Wound Matrix · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · Serrantor · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Spectranetics Undiv · Stellarex · Supera peripheral stent system · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Turbo Elite · Turbo-Power · TurboHawk · VARITHENA · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · Varithena Administration Pack · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · Venovo · WALLSTENT · XARELTO · ZILVER PTX
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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $472 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
55
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
0.0 mi
0.0 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Lam is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Lam experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Lam performed 357 office visit, established patient (20-29 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 $11,076 from 51 companies across 403 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 surgery physicians in Dallas?
Dr. Lam's average Medicare payment per service is $872. 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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