# Walter Lam, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/walter-lam-md-1629631643
NPI: 1629631643
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Walter Lam, MD is a nephrology based in Gretna, LA practicing at Ochsner Clinic Llc with NPI 1629631643.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Nephrology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 2018
- NPI: 1629631643 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1629631643))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Ochsner Clinic Llc
- Address: 120 Ochsner Blvd, Gretna, LA, 700565255
- Phone: (504) 366-5032
- Group practice size: 2844 members

## Insurance accepted (10 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 10 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [BCBS Louisiana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-louisiana) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Walter Lam, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1629631643).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 4 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $893.

Largest disclosed payer: Baxter Healthcare ($871 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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