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Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

15995 Tuscola Road Suite 204
Apple Valley, CA 92307

(760) 242-6576

Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD is an urologist in Apple Valley, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD is affiliated with Astrana Health, Dignity Health, FRANKLIN M CHU MD INC, SAN BERNARDINO UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, Alpha Care Medical Group and Community Hospital San Bernardino St Bernardine Medical Center.

Office Locations

Alpha Care Medical Group

15995 Tuscola Road Suite 204
Apple Valley, CA 92307

(760) 242-6576

(760) 242-8481

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Alpha Care Medical Group

4440 Brockton Avenue Suite 210
Riverside, CA 92501

(951) 213-6767

(951) 242-7414

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Community Hospital San Bernardino St Bernardine Medical Center

489 E 21st Street
San Bernardino, CA 92404

(909) 882-2973

(909) 882-2681

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

In 2023, Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD had a list price for antineoplastic hormone therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

potassium sensitivity test

By Affordability:

cystoscopy with urethral calibration

cystoscopy with urethral dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD performed more potassium sensitivity test procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for cystoscopy with urethral calibration, and cystoscopy with urethral dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

By Affordability:

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

hormone therapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cystoscopy, diagnostic cystoscopy, and hormone therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2012 were urologic procedures, hormone therapy, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	174
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	778
hormone therapy	356
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
lab tests	14
minimally invasive procedures	192
minor procedures	31
pelvic imaging	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
urologic procedures	416

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2013 were urologic procedures, hormone therapy, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	44
catheterization	128
chemotherapy	44
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	687
hormone therapy	359
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	26
minimally invasive procedures	126
minor procedures	29
pelvic imaging	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	59
urologic procedures	371

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	449
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	54
Hispanic	210
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	77
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2014 were urologic procedures, hormone therapy, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	136
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	613
hormone therapy	275
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	126
minor procedures	23
pelvic imaging	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	42
urologic procedures	337

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	54
Hispanic	178
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	79
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2015 were urologic procedures, hormone therapy, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	109
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	435
hormone therapy	206
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	102
minor procedures	18
urologic procedures	313

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	648
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	94
Hispanic	250
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	144
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2016 were urologic procedures, hormone therapy, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	64
catheterization	102
chemotherapy	64
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	519
hormone therapy	177
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
minimally invasive procedures	131
minor procedures	22
potassium test	25
urologic procedures	433

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	44
Hispanic	123
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	67
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2017 were urologic procedures, hormone therapy, minimally invasive procedures and potassium test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	68
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	575
hormone therapy	164
minimally invasive procedures	126
minor procedures	36
potassium test	124
urologic procedures	428

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	48
Hispanic	119
Asian	14
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	58
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2018 were urologic procedures, potassium test, hormone therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	52
catheterization	36
chemotherapy	52
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	559
hormone therapy	156
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	125
minor procedures	30
potassium test	188
suprapubic catheter replacement	43
urologic procedures	465

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	43
Hispanic	130
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	58
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2019 were urologic procedures, hormone therapy, catheterization and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	120
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	565
hormone therapy	145
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
minimally invasive procedures	117
minor procedures	16
potassium test	72
urologic procedures	376

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	55
Hispanic	125
Asian	13
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	56
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, potassium test, hormone therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	587
hormone therapy	137
minimally invasive procedures	98
minor procedures	13
potassium test	192
urologic procedures	383

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	49
Hispanic	132
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	59
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2021 were urologic procedures, potassium test, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	545
hormone therapy	91
minimally invasive procedures	129
minor procedures	23
potassium test	187
urologic procedures	393

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	46
Hispanic	116
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	53
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, potassium test, hormone therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	541
hormone therapy	119
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	113
minor procedures	21
potassium test	191
urologic procedures	399

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	54
Hispanic	99
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	52
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated as an urologist in Apple Valley, CA were urologic procedures, hormone therapy, potassium test and minimally invasive procedures.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	53
catheterization	109
chemotherapy	53
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	582
hormone therapy	198
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
lab tests	20
minimally invasive procedures	125
minor procedures	23
pelvic imaging	39
potassium test	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	39
urologic procedures	392

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	205
Hispanic	134
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	138
85 and over	63
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	161

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	27
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Astrana Health

Dignity Health

FRANKLIN M CHU MD INC

SAN BERNARDINO UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES

Alpha Care Medical Group

Community Hospital San Bernardino St Bernardine Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel J. Lama, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,884 XTANDI $908	Vesicare $306	Myrbetriq $210	$460
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$1,826 Erleada $1,811	ZYTIGA $15
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,329 Erleada $737	ZYTIGA $516	AKEEGA $76
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,283 SpaceOAR $918	ADVANCE $125	LITHOVUE $109	Rezum $41	ACCUMAX $26	Other $65
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$1,240 Nubeqa $1,058	Xofigo $182
Other	$9,950 PROVENGE $1,938	Rezum $1,175	Da Vinci Surgical System $831	XTANDI $556	Lupron Depot $478	Other $4,974

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,777
Consulting Fee	$3,963
Travel and Lodging	$1,657
Gift	$1,175
Education	$491
Other	$450

Biography

Dr. Daniel Lama's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Before performing his residency at NYU Langone Medical Center, Dr. Lama attended SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine for medical school. Dr. Lama (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Arabic, Spanish, and French. Dr. Lama is affiliated with Astrana Health and Dignity Health. He has an open panel in SAN BERNARDINO, CA according to Astrana Health.