Dr Ka Yi Tam, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tacoma, WA

Dr Ka Yi Tam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Specialist" physician in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from medical school in 2017 and has 7 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Multicare Health System and her current practice location is 316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 402, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 792-6630.

Dr Ka Yi Tam is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD61150286) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1407387996.

Contact Information

Dr Ka Yi Tam, MD
316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 402,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4261
(253) 792-6630
(253) 403-7205



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ka Yi Tam
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience7 Years
Location316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 402, Tacoma, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ka Yi Tam graduated from medical school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407387996
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/25/2017
  • Last Update Date: 02/26/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810248564
  • Enrollment ID: I20210625002595

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ka Yi Tam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407387996NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD61150286 (Washington)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (California)Secondary
207WX0110XOphthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Specialist MD61150286 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Multicare Health System77198998971704

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Ka Yi Tam allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMulticare Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497766638
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899897
Enrollment ID: O20031105000760

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Entity NameThe Association Of Chrmc And University Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255449963
PECOS PAC ID: 9133032964
Enrollment ID: O20031107000585

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ka Yi Tam, MD
Po Box 5299, Ms: 820-5-pco,
Tacoma, WA 98415-0299

Ph: () -
Dr Ka Yi Tam, MD
316 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 402,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4261

Ph: (253) 792-6630

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Tacoma, WA

Dr. Alexander L. Grigalunas, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 502 S M St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-301-4953    Fax: 253-301-4845
Elizabeth Ann Hansen, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Madigan Army Medical Ctr, Attn Mchj-sou (col Hansen), Tacoma, WA 98431
Phone: 253-968-1760    
Dr. Joshua Robert Roe, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431
Phone: 253-968-1670    
John T. Heffernan, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 502 S M St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 206-212-2100    Fax: 206-212-2194
Andrew B Kopstein, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 502 S M St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-301-4953    Fax: 253-301-4845
Dr. Michael Scott Seward, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2915 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: 125-347-3027    
Hoon C Jung, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3602 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-759-5555    Fax: 253-830-5420

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