Dr. David Walter Tam
Optometry in Pinole, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. David Walter Tam, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Pinole, California. He attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. David Walter Tam accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (510) 964-7816 to request Dr. David Walter Tam the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
David Walter Tam |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8426176439 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Optometry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 42 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
help Doctor of Optometry
Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent 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.
Education and Training
- Dr. David Walter Tam attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1184649196
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, June 5, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. David Walter Tam
Medical Licenses
Dr. David Walter Tam has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 42 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail Optometrist 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.
| OPT7588TPL | California |
Practice Locations
1660 San Pablo Ave
Ste 200
Pinole, CA 94564-2072
Phone: (510) 964-7816
Phone 2: (510) 233-2875
Fax: (510) 964-7831
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, June 5, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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