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DEREK CHI-FUNG TAM MD
NPI 1275922130
Pediatrics in San Diego, CA

Active since January 15, 2015PECOS Enrolled
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 966-8800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Derek Chi-fung Tam Md NPPES

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

DEREK CHI-FUNG TAM MD (NPI 1275922130) is an individual pediatrics provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A168598) and active in the NPI registry since January 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275922130
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDEREK CHI-FUNG TAMCredential: MD
Location Address3020 CHILDRENS WAYSan Diego, CA 92123-4223
Mailing Address3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123-4223 · (858) 309-6300
Phone(858) 966-8800
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 15, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJune 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1275922130 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A168598
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, San Diego, CA 92123
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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 (PECOS)

Derek Chi-fung Tam Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92123 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

DR. NATALIE E. ELLINGTON MD
Pathology (Pediatric Pathology)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-5944
SHANNA MICHAEL MILLER-NABAS RDN
Physician Assistant
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 576-1700
DR. ADRIANA HERRERA TREMOULET M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-7785
LORI MCCURDY M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, MC5010
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 968-5838
MS. ANN M SUMIDA-JOHNSON M.A..
Audiologist
3020 CHILDRENS WAY, MC 5010
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-5838
RICHARD JOHN NEWTON M.D.
Pediatrics
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-8036
DR. SHAHFAR KHAN M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-8800
CARLY BETH WELCH CPNP-AC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3020 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-8800

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 Derek Tam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Tam is 1275922130. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 15, 2015.

Where is Derek Tam located?

Derek Tam practices at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 966-8800.

What is Derek Tam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Derek Tam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Tam is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Derek Tam accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Derek Tam 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Tam was last updated on June 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.