18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tam, Internist in Livermore, CA?
Dr. Betty Tam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Livermore, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tam graduated from St George',s University and completed her residency at Maricopa Med Center Georgetown University. Dr. Tam is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tam’s office at (925) 454-4280.
Where did Dr. Tam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maricopa Med Center Georgetown University
Medical School: St George',s University | St George',s University
Is Dr. Tam board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Betty Tam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tam speak?
Dr. Tam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Tam treat?
As a Internist, 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Major Depressive Disorder in Full Remission (Single Episode)
- Mild Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Full recovery from depression
- Depression well-managed
- Depression in remission
- Mild major depression
- Mild depressive episode
- Low mood
ICD-10 Codes:
- F325: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission
- F320: Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- B Vitamins
- B12 Anemia
- Dietary B12 Anemia
- Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tam perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Betty Tam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (925) 454-4280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tam accept in Livermore, CA?
Dr. Tam in Livermore, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tam's office located?
Dr. Betty Tam's Primary Practice
1133 E Stanley Blvd Ste 101
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 454-4280
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 1770532244.
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. Betty Tam's specialty?
Dr. Tam is a Internist near Livermore, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Tam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Betty Tam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tam is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Betty Tam accepting new patients in Livermore, CA?
Yes, Dr. Betty Tam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Betty Tam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tam's office at (925) 454-4280 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Betty Tam?
Please contact Dr. Tam's office at (925) 454-4280 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Betty Tam have?
Dr. Betty Tam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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