Christopher Tam, - Medicare Anesthesiology in New York City, NY

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Christopher Tam, is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in New York City, New York. He went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Montefiore Medical Center and his current practice location is 525 East 68th Street Box 124, Ny Presbyterian- Weil Cornell Medical Center, New York City, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (212) 746-2779.

Christopher Tam is licensed to practice in New York (license number 274150) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1538486600.

Contact Information

Christopher Tam,
525 East 68th Street Box 124, Ny Presbyterian- Weil Cornell Medical Center,
New York City, NY 10065
(212) 746-2779
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Tam
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience14 Years
Location525 East 68th Street Box 124, New York City, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Tam attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538486600
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/28/2010
  • Last Update Date: 10/05/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749578821
  • Enrollment ID: I20161005000251

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Tam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538486600NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 274150 (New York)Primary
207LC0200XAnesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine 274150 (New York)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Montefiore Medical CenterBronx, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Montefiore Medical Center37794960212071

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. Christopher Tam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMontefiore Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063525152
PECOS PAC ID: 3779496021
Enrollment ID: O20031113000235
Entity NameWeill Medical College Of Cornell
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619917341
PECOS PAC ID: 6800709023
Enrollment ID: O20040420001439

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Tam is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Tam,
525 East 68th Street Box 124, New York Presbyterian- Weil Cornell Medical Center,
New York City, NY 10065

Ph: () -		Christopher Tam,
525 East 68th Street Box 124, Ny Presbyterian- Weil Cornell Medical Center,
New York City, NY 10065

Ph: (212) 746-2779

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