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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tam, Pediatrician in New York, NY?
Dr. Linfung Tam, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. 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 (646) 962-5437.
What languages does Dr. Tam speak?
Dr. Tam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tam 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.
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Newborn Affected by Mother's Group B Strep
- Newborn Affected by Mother's Infection
- Streptococcal Infection
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant affected by maternal GBS', 'Baby affected by mother's strep B
- Newborn with Group B Strep exposure
- Neonatal GBS infection from mother
- Infant affected by maternal infections', 'Baby affected by mother's diseases
- Newborn with maternal infectious disease exposure
- Neonatal effects of maternal infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0082: Newborn affected by (positive) maternal group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization
- P002: Newborn affected by maternal infectious and parasitic diseases
Also known as:
- Infant of Diabetic Mother Syndrome
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- IDM syndrome
- Baby of diabetic mom
- Newborn affected by maternal diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- P701: Syndrome of infant of a diabetic mother
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Small for Gestational Age Newborn
- Birth Weight
- SGA newborn
- Growth-restricted baby
- Intrauterine growth restriction
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0510: Newborn small for gestational age, unspecified weight
Also known as:
- Newborn Affected by Breech Delivery
- Childbirth Problems
- Infant affected by breech birth
- Baby affected by feet-first delivery
- Newborn with breech presentation complications
- Neonatal effects of breech delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- P030: Newborn affected by breech delivery and extraction
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection Exposure
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease Contact
- Suspected Bacterial Infection
- Exposure to Bacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20818: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Large for Gestational Age Baby
- Birth Weight
- LGA baby
- Heavy for gestational age newborn
- Baby born too big
ICD-10 Codes:
- P081: Other heavy for gestational age newborn
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Newborn Suspected Infection Ruled Out
- Newborn Screening
- No newborn infection found
- Infant infectious disease cleared
- Newborn sepsis ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z051: Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- ABO Incompatibility in Newborns
- Blood Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- ABO disease in babies
- ABO blood type problem infant
- ABO sensitization newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P551: ABO isoimmunization of newborn
Which procedures does Dr. Tam perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Linfung Tam may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tam's office.
Does Dr. Tam accept my insurance?
Dr. Tam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 962-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tam accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Tam in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Express Scripts
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Tam's office located?
What is Dr. Tam's NPI number?An 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 1710489919.
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. Linfung Tam's specialty?
Dr. Tam is a Pediatrician near New York, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Tam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Linfung Tam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tam is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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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Is Linfung Tam accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Linfung Tam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Linfung Tam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tam's office at (646) 962-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Linfung Tam?
Please contact Dr. Tam's office at (646) 962-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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