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VINCENT K TAM MD
NPI 1356439491
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Fort Worth, TX

Active since October 11, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1500 COOPER ST, FORT WORTH, TX 76104(682) 885-6400(682) 885-6101 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2021, Apr 9, 2021, May 13, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vincent K Tam Md NPPES

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

VINCENT K TAM MD (NPI 1356439491) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Fort Worth, Texas, licensed in Texas (L4743) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356439491
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameVINCENT K TAMCredential: MD
Location Address1500 COOPER STFort Worth, TX 76104-2710
Mailing AddressPo Box 733784Dallas, TX 75373-3784 · (682) 885-1855 · Fax (682) 885-1396
Phone(682) 885-6400
Fax(682) 885-6101
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2021
✔ NPI 1356439491 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L4743
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X · License L4743 (TX)
1500 COOPER ST, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Vincent K 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Vincent Tam reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cook Children's Physician Network
Same address
Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics
1500 COOPER ST
Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Cook Childrens Physician Network
  • 1,186 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548230923 (682) 303-9200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76104 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
$171.07 typical visit price
range $56.47 – $171.07
Typical copayment $42.76 (range $14.11 – $42.76)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$70.45 typical visit price
range $18.18 – $139.68
Typical copayment $17.61 (range $4.54 – $34.92)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

KATRINA L WILLIE-MUSOMA MD
Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)
1500 COOPER ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (682) 303-9300
SCHARLYN R HENDERSON LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1500 COOPER ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (682) 885-1475
GREGORY BARKER
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1500 COOPER ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (682) 885-2140
DR. ELORA PATTANAIK CORBIN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
1500 COOPER ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (682) 885-2500
SHANE KELLEHER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1500 COOPER ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (682) 885-7840
BENJAMIN CRAIG PA-C
Physician Assistant
1500 COOPER ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (682) 885-2500
DR. SHAILENDRA DAS D.O.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
1500 COOPER ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (682) 885-6299
JAMES C CUNNINGHAM MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
1500 COOPER ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
Tarrant County (682) 885-6299

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 Vincent Tam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vincent Tam is 1356439491. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is Vincent Tam located?

Vincent Tam practices at 1500 Cooper St, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The listed phone number is (682) 885-6400.

What is Vincent Tam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Vincent Tam enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Vincent Tam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vincent Tam reassigns Medicare benefits to Cook Children's Physician Network (Fort Worth, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Vincent Tam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vincent Tam accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Vincent 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 Vincent Tam was last updated on April 22, 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.