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DR. STANLEY K TAM MD
NPI 1942291570
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Worcester, MA

Active since November 02, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, WORCESTER, MA 01655(508) 334-3962(508) 334-7240 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Stanley K Tam Md NPPES

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

DR. STANLEY K TAM MD (NPI 1942291570) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (55552) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lawrence General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942291570
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STANLEY K TAMCredential: MD
Location Address55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERYWorcester, MA 01655-0002
Mailing AddressPo Box 415348Boston, MA 02241-0001 · (800) 225-8885 · Fax (508) 334-1977
Phone(508) 334-3962
Fax(508) 334-7240
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 2011
✔ NPI 1942291570 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 55552
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 ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 55552 (MA)
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License 55552 (MA)
55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PINJ08706MA
Medicare UPINE11095
Medicaid3083527MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

Dr. Stanley K Tam 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 ID8123913746
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040220000807
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 10

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.

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
75 services75 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
72 services72 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
33 services33 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518
A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.
32 services32 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts 33519
A coronary artery bypass with 3 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to the heart. Veins or arteries from other parts of your body are used to bypass blocked coronary arteries. This helps to restore normal blood flow to the heart, reducing the risk of heart disease.
19 services19 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Lawrence General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrence, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220010
LocationOne General StreetLawrence, MA 01842 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Elizabeth's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brighton, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220036
Location736 Cambridge StreetBrighton, MA 02135 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Holy Family Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Methuen, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220080
Location70 East StreetMethuen, MA 01844 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Good Samaritan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brockton, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220111
Location235 North Pearl StreetBrockton, MA 02301 · Plymouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01655 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
$177.36 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $44.34 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%248 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%137 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery
Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.
1%195 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
78%206 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
43%131 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
100%232 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
69%206 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
58%206 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
31%206 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

HILLARY R. IRONS MD
Emergency Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 421-1400
MS. EILEEN A. DUHAMEL NP
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-2710
EWA HRYNISZYN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3271
HELEN COPSEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-8585
DR. ADEPEJU GBADEBO CHAMPION M.D.
Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-2731
SOWMYA KORAPATI
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3550
LAYLA FAKHRZADEH M.D.
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N, ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3271
YOONYIE CHO M.D.
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-1000

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 Stanley Tam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stanley Tam is 1942291570. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2005.

Where is Stanley Tam located?

Stanley Tam practices at 55 Lake Ave N Department Of Surgery, Worcester, MA 01655. The listed phone number is (508) 334-3962.

What is Stanley Tam's specialty?

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

Is Stanley Tam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stanley 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 Stanley Tam accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Stanley 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 Stanley Tam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stanley Tam is affiliated with Lawrence General Hospital, St Elizabeth's Medical Center, Holy Family Hospital and Good Samaritan Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stanley Tam was last updated on April 11, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.