KAREN TAM FNP
NPI 1821549205
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Lubbock, TX

Active since October 20, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2602 AVENUE Q, LUBBOCK, TX 79411(806) 744-4432(806) 743-9363 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2026, Mar 29, 2021, Feb 7, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Karen Tam Fnp NPPES

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

KAREN TAM FNP (NPI 1821549205) is an individual family provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP132330) and active in the NPI registry since October 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821549205
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN TAMCredential: FNP
Location Address2602 AVENUE QLubbock, TX 79411-2444
Mailing Address3601 4th StLubbock, TX 79430-0002 · (806) 743-2669
Fax(806) 743-9363
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2026
NPI 1821549205 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in TX · AP132330
2602 AVENUE Q, Lubbock, TX 79411

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 111011 Slide RdLubbock, TX 79424-2274 · Phone (806) 743-2584 · Fax (806) 743-2029
Location 23601 4th StLubbock, TX 79430-0002 · Phone (806) 743-2757 · Fax (806) 743-2563

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen Tam Fnp 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 ID9537449020
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161129000046
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

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.

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450686
Location602 Indiana AvenueLubbock, TX 79415 · Lubbock County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79411 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality91.19
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
2602 AVENUE Q
LUBBOCK, TX 79411
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2602 AVENUE Q
LUBBOCK, TX 79411

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 Karen Tam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Tam is 1821549205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2016.

Where is Karen Tam located?

Karen Tam practices at 2602 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX 79411. The listed phone number is (806) 744-4432.

What is Karen Tam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Karen Tam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Tam 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 Karen Tam accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Karen 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.

Is Karen Tam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Tam is affiliated with University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Tam was last updated on May 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.