Dr Stanley K Tam, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Worcester, MA

Dr Stanley K Tam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Worcester, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Steward Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 55 Lake Ave N, Department Of Surgery, Worcester, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 334-3962.

Dr Stanley K Tam is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 55552) 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 1942291570.

Contact Information

Dr Stanley K Tam, MD
55 Lake Ave N, Department Of Surgery,
Worcester, MA 01655-0002
(508) 334-3962
(508) 334-7240

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stanley K Tam
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, Massachusetts
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:
  • Dr Stanley K Tam graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942291570
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/11/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123913746
  • Enrollment ID: I20040220000807

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stanley K Tam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942291570NPI-NPPES
3083527MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 55552 (Massachusetts)Secondary
2086S0102XSurgery - Surgical Critical Care 55552 (Massachusetts)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 55552 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Elizabeth's Medical CenterBrighton, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Steward Medical Group Inc28606887281338

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 Stanley K Tam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSteward Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629398219
PECOS PAC ID: 2860688728
Enrollment ID: O20101119000007

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. Dr Stanley K 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
Dr Stanley K Tam, MD
Po Box 415348,
Boston, MA 02241-0001

Ph: (800) 225-8885
Dr Stanley K Tam, MD
55 Lake Ave N, Department Of Surgery,
Worcester, MA 01655-0002

Ph: (508) 334-3962

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Worcester, MA

Christopher Agosti, PA
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
Phone: 508-334-3452    Fax: 508-334-7284
Dr. John D Urschel, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 55 Lake Ave N, Department Of Surgery, Worcester, MA 01655
Phone: 508-334-7826    
Dr. Leora Beth Balsam, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 55 Lake Avenue North, Department Of Surgery, Worcester, MA 01655
Phone: 508-334-2577    Fax: 508-334-7284
Ricardo A Bello, MD, PHD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655
Phone: 508-334-2577    Fax: 508-334-7284
Dr. Divakar Mandapati, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 55 Lake Ave N, Department Of Surgery/cardiothoracic, Worcester, MA 01655
Phone: 508-334-3278    Fax: 508-334-7284
Dr. Geoffrey M Graeber, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 67 Belmont St, Division Of Thoracic Surgery, Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: 508-334-8996    Fax: 508-334-6296
Dr. Michael A O'shea, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 123 Summer St, Worcester, MA 01608
Phone: 508-363-5670    Fax: 508-363-5485

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