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DR. HEI YAN TAM OD
NPI 1992876668
Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Active since November 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6002 8TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11220(718) 439-2880 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Hei Yan Tam Od NPPES

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

DR. HEI YAN TAM OD (NPI 1992876668) is an individual optometrist in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (TUV006957) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992876668
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEI YAN TAMCredential: OD
Location Address6002 8TH AVEBrooklyn, NY 11220-4338
Mailing Address1747 W 13th StBrooklyn, NY 11223-1020 · (347) 713-8853
Phone(718) 439-2880
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 2016
✔ NPI 1992876668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · TUV006957
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.
6002 8TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11220
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid02733782NY
Medicare UPINV07789NY
Medicare PINC430B1NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.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)

Dr. Hei Yan Tam Od 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 11220 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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 4

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

MR. CHI HO TSE
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
6002 8TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Kings County (718) 439-2880
BEE TSE OPTICIAN INC
Optometrist
6002 8TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Kings County (718) 439-2880
EDMUND CHAN OD
Optometrist
6002 8TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Kings County (718) 439-2880
SUET LAI CHEUNG
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
6002 8TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Kings County (718) 439-2880

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 Hei Yan Tam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hei Yan Tam is 1992876668. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 13, 2006.

Where is Hei Yan Tam located?

Hei Yan Tam practices at 6002 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220. The listed phone number is (718) 439-2880.

What is Hei Yan Tam's specialty?

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

Is Hei Yan Tam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hei Yan Tam is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Hei Yan Tam accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Hei Yan 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 Hei Yan Tam was last updated on December 6, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.