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DAVID KAM MD
NPI 1083076525
Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA

Active since March 23, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.13/100
CMS Quality Rating
1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-6341(253) 426-6344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 12, 2021, Mar 23, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About David Kam Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DAVID KAM MD (NPI 1083076525) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61138873) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center, and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083076525
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID KAMCredential: MD
Location Address1717 S J STTacoma, WA 98405-4933
Mailing Address1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405-4933 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344
Phone(253) 426-6341
Fax(253) 426-6344
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2025
✔ NPI 1083076525 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD61138873✔ Licensed in OR · MD203488
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1717 S J ST, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2176265WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

David Kam Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739582701
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210805002642
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
15 services15 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
13 services11 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.13/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.94
Improvement Activities40
Cost79.7

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ELIZABETH CULP
Registered Nurse
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6163
GLAUCIA DE CASTRO MOREIRA M.D.
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6625
GRANT ALEXANDER YELLIOTT II PA C
Physician Assistant
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6660
MS. JESSICA WAI-YING TAM MD
Internal Medicine
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341
KARA SPRINGER CRANE PHARMD
Pharmacist
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 432-8216
BROOKE ELIZABETH CLOVER-OWENS RN
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
NATHANIEL ERIC SIEV MD
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-4101
PRISCILLA RUTH JAMES AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pierce County (253) 426-6341

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is David Kam's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Kam is 1083076525. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2016.

Where is David Kam located?

David Kam practices at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is David Kam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is David Kam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Kam is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does David Kam accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list David Kam as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is David Kam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Kam is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Kam was last updated on July 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.