Dr. Yong-Yong Tam
Emergency Medicine in Alameda, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 48+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Yong-Yong Tam, MD,PHD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Alameda, California. She attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Alameda Hospital, Eden Medical Center, Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. Dr. Yong-Yong Tam accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (510) 482-0558 to request Dr. Yong-Yong Tam the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Yong-Yong Tam |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
5395736912 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 48 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.
Education and Training
- Dr. Yong-Yong Tam attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1976.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1831150853
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 8, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Yong-Yong Tam
Medical Licenses
Dr. Yong-Yong Tam has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 48 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| 41264 | Massachusetts |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Alameda, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Castro Valley, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Ellsworth, Maine | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Practice Locations
2070 Clinton Ave
Alameda Hospital
Alameda, CA 94501-4399
Phone: (510) 482-0558
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, August 8, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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