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Dr. Allison Tam, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Allison Tam, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Tam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tam’s office at (415) 476-5022.

    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:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Counseling
    • Genetic risk assessment
    • Hereditary counseling
    • DNA counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Chromosomal Abnormality
    • Chromosomal Abnormality
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Rare Chromosome Disorder
    • Atypical Chromosomal Condition
    • Genetic Chromosome Problem
    • Genetic Chromosome Disorder
    • Chromosome Problem
    • Aneuploidy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q998: Other specified chromosome abnormalities
    • Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Learning Disability
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Scholastic Skill Disorder
    • Academic Learning Disorder
    • Developmental Learning Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F819: Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cafe-au-lait Spots
    • Birthmarks
    • CALMs
    • Coffee-with-Milk Spots
    • Light Brown Birthmarks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L813: Cafe au lait spots

    Also known as:

    • Short Stature in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Child Growth Problems
    • Dwarfism
    • Growth Retardation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6252: Short stature (child)

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Birth Defects or Genetic Disorder
    • Birth Defects
    • Family History
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Genetic risk for birth defects
    • Hereditary chromosomal abnormalities
    • Congenital anomalies in family

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8279: Family history of other congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities

    Which procedures does Dr. Tam perform as a Pediatrician?

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

    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 (415) 476-5022 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tam accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Tam in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Community Health Network

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tam's office located?

    Dr. Allison Tam's Primary Practice

    550 16th St Fl 4

    San Francisco, CA 94158

    (415) 476-5022

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    Dr. Allison Tam's Practice 2

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    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 1437593415.

    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. Allison Tam's specialty?

    Dr. Tam is a Pediatrician near San Francisco, CA. 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. Allison Tam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tam is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Allison Tam accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Allison Tam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allison Tam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tam's office at (415) 476-5022 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Allison Tam?

    Please contact Dr. Tam's office at (415) 476-5022 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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