Peter Lam, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Lam Nurse Practitioner
1851247738Is Peter Lam, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Peter Lam, NP has a trust score of 48/100 — below average for Bethesda. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 0 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Lam's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Bethesda, MD
Bethesda has 437 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 8 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. Maryland nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
12
Avg in Bethesda
437
Nurse Practitioners in Bethesda
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Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Lam's license is active and unrestricted with the Maryland board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peter Lam, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Peter Lam, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1851247738) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Peter Lam, NP?
Peter Lam, NP has approximately 0 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Bethesda has about 12 years. There are 437 nurse practitioners in Bethesda, including 8 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Peter Lam, NP located?
Peter Lam, NP practices at Lam Nurse Practitioner, 8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE, Bethesda, MD 20889. Phone: (301) 319-0212.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Lam's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 03/04/2026