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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tam, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Olympia, WA?
Dr. Ka Yi Tam, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Olympia, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tam is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tam’s office at (206) 987-2000.
What languages does Dr. Tam speak?
Dr. Tam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Tam treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, 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:
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Inward Turning Eye
- Esotropia
- Walleye
- Intermittent Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Intermittent exotropia
- Occasional outward eye turn
- Eyes turn out sometimes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H50332: Intermittent monocular exotropia, left eye
Also known as:
- Nearsightedness
- Farsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Unequal Vision
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
- Anisometropia
- Different Eye Prescriptions
- Vision Disparity
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
- H5231: Anisometropia
Also known as:
- Other Eyelid Birth Defects
- Droopy Eyelid
- Droopy Eyelid at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Eyelid Disorder
- Eye Disease
- Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
- Rare Eyelid Malformations
- Infant Eyelid Problems
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Drooping
- Upper Eyelid Sagging
- Fallen Eyelid
- Congenital Blepharoptosis
- Infant Ptosis
- Newborn Droopy Eyelid
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid
- H02402: Unspecified ptosis of left eyelid
- Q100: Congenital ptosis
Also known as:
- Amblyopia
- Lazy eye
- Reduced vision
- Vision loss in one eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53003: Unspecified amblyopia, bilateral
- H53002: Unspecified amblyopia, left eye
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
- Vision Loss in One Eye
- Reduced Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53043: Amblyopia suspect, bilateral
- H53001: Unspecified amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Iridocyclitis
- Eye Disease
- Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
- Anterior uveitis
- Iritis and cyclitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Congenital Cataract
- Birth Defects
- Eye Disease
- Baby Cataract
- Cataract at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q120: Congenital cataract
What procedures does Dr. Tam perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
Does Dr. Tam accept my insurance?
Dr. Tam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tam accept in Olympia, WA?
Dr. Tam in Olympia, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)
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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 1407387996.
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. Ka Yi Tam's specialty?
Dr. Tam is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Olympia, WA. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Tam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ka Yi Tam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tam is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General 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 Ka Yi Tam accepting new patients in Olympia, WA?
Yes, Dr. Ka Yi Tam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ka Yi Tam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tam's office at (206) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ka Yi Tam?
Please contact Dr. Tam's office at (206) 987-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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