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General Surgery

Albert Lam, MD

Works at hospitals in Torrance, CA · California

Summary

Albert Lam, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Torrance, CA. NPI 1568572717. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Albert Lam, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
56Years since medical school (graduated 1970)
Albany Medical College Of Union UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Care FoundationGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Albert Lam work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Albert Lam at 1 hospital: Torrance Memorial Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Albert Lam see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Torrance, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Albert Lam's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Albert Lam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Albert Lam accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Albert Lam?
(310) 373-6864, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Albert Lam's NPI number?
1568572717. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Albert Lam works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Albert Lam at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Albert Lam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Albert Lam as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation1,692 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Torrance

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Torrance, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbany Medical College Of Union University
Graduation year1970
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568572717
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians