EMILY TAM O.D.
NPI 1497161236
Optometrist in Vista, CA

Q: What is Emily Tam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Emily Tam is 1497161236. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2014.

Q: What is Emily Tam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Emily Tam was last updated on November 3, 2020. 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.

Active since July 01, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1000 VALE TERRACE DR, VISTA, CA 92084(760) 631-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Emily Tam O.d. NPPES

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

EMILY TAM O.D. (NPI 1497161236) is an individual optometrist in Vista, California, licensed in California (15147) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Diego, and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497161236

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameEMILY TAMCredential: O.D.

Location Address1000 VALE TERRACE DRVista, CA 92084-5218

Mailing Address1000 Vale Terrace DrVista, CA 92084-5218 · (760) 631-5000

Phone(760) 631-5000

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 2020

NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2020

✔ NPI 1497161236 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 15147✔ Licensed in WA · 60594144

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

1000 VALE TERRACE DR, Vista, CA 92084

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13350 La Jolla Village DrSan Diego, CA 92161-0002 · Phone (858) 552-8585

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

Emily Tam O.d. 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 ID345524559

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220126002329

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 92084 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

$140.22 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$76.87 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

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.

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