24 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Tam, Ophthalmologist in Fond du Lac, WI?
Where did Dr. Tam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Ophthalmology; Mem Hermann Hlthcare Sys, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Tam board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Clarence Tam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Tam speak?
Dr. Tam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Tam typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tam diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tam. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Tam typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Tam performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Tam. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Vitreous Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Vitreolysis
- laser eye surgery
- vitreous strand removal
- YAG laser vitreolysis
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 67031: Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Trabeculotomy
- Glaucoma Drainage Surgery
- Open-Angle Glaucoma Surgery
- Trabeculotomy ab externo
CPT Codes:
- 65850: Trabeculotomy ab externo
Does Dr. Tam accept my insurance?
Dr. Tam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (920) 926-8472 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tam accept in Fond du Lac, WI?
Dr. Tam in Fond du Lac, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Allied Benefit Systems
Network Health
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Where is Dr. Tam's office located?
Dr. Clarence Tam's Primary Practice
420 E Division St
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 926-8472
What hospitals are Dr. Tam affiliated with?
Dr. Tam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447365960.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tam