Dr. Ivy Tam, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Tam, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?

Dr. Ivy Tam, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Tam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tam’s office at (858) 966-5841.

What languages does Dr. Tam speak?

Dr. Tam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tam typically treat?

As a Pediatrician, 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:

Severe Asthma Attack
Severe Asthma Attack (Status Asthmaticus)
Asthma
Status Asthmaticus
Life-Threatening Asthma
Asthma Emergency
Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
Asthma Crisis
Prolonged Asthma Attack

ICD-10 Codes:

J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
J4522: Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
J4532: Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus

Also known as:

RSV Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchiolitis
Bronchial Disorder
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
RSV lung infection
Viral bronchiolitis
Acute bronchiolitis
Inflammation of small airways
Bronchiole infection
Acute lung inflammation

ICD-10 Codes:

J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

Also known as:

Dehydration
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Lack of Fluids
Fluid Loss
Body Water Depletion

ICD-10 Codes:

E860: Dehydration

Also known as:

Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
Respiratory Failure
Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
Hypoxic respiratory failure
Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

ICD-10 Codes:

J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

Also known as:

Sepsis
Blood Poisoning
Septicemia
Systemic Bacterial Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

Also known as:

COVID-19
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
Coronavirus Disease 2019
SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Novel Coronavirus

ICD-10 Codes:

U071: COVID-19

What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tam typically perform?

As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Ivy Tam may include:

Please contact Dr. Tam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Tam accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Tam's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Tam's office located?

Dr. Ivy Tam's Primary Practice

3020 Childrens Way

San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 966-5841

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What hospitals are Dr. Tam affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Tam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Montefiore Einstein Hospital - Moses Campus,Bronx, NY

Ranked Urologic Surgery

Ranked in 4 Procedures

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 1427494269.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tam?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tam

What is Dr. Ivy Tam's specialty?

Dr. Tam is a Pediatrician near San Diego, CA.

What does a Pediatrician do?

A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

Is Dr. Ivy Tam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Tam is affiliated with Montefiore Einstein Hospital - Moses Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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