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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tam, Family Medicine Specialist in Foster City, CA?
Dr. Ka Wai Tam, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Foster City, CA. He has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Tam is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tam’s office at (650) 918-5080.
What languages does Dr. Tam speak?
Dr. Tam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tam typically treat?
As a Family Medicine 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tam typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ka Wai Tam may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
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?
Dr. Tam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 918-5080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tam accept in Foster City, CA?
Dr. Tam in Foster City, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tam's office located?
Dr. Ka Wai Tam's Primary Practice
1241 E Hillsdale Blvd Ste 270
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 918-5080
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 1265484588.
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 Wai Tam's specialty?
Dr. Tam is a Family Medicine Specialist near Foster City, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Ka Wai Tam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tam is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sequoia Hospital, Ahmc Seton Medical Center, Eden Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Ka Wai Tam accepting new patients in Foster City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ka Wai Tam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ka Wai Tam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tam's office at (650) 918-5080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ka Wai Tam?
Please contact Dr. Tam's office at (650) 918-5080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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