Mr. Derek Tam
Physician Assistant in Howard Beach, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 10+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Mr. Derek Tam is a Physician Assistant specialist in Howard Beach, New York. He graduated in 2014, having over 10 years of diverse experience, especially in Physician Assistant. Mr. Derek Tam also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Excel Urgent Care Of Astoria Pllc. Mr. Derek Tam accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (845) 565-3700 to request Mr. Derek Tam the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Derek Tam |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0143532259 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Physician Assistant (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 10 years of diverse experience
Education and Training
- Mr. Derek Tam graduated in 2014.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1568865665
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 2, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He 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 - He 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 - He 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 - He 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 Mr. Derek Tam
Medical Licenses
Mr. Derek Tam has been primarily specialized in Physician Assistant for over 10 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Physician Assistant
click for detail Physician Assistant A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
| 018003 | New York |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Excel Urgent Care Of Astoria Pllc
| Excel Urgent Care Of Astoria Pllc | 13 |
Practice Locations
15740 Crossbay Blvd
Howard Beach, NY 11414-2747
Phone: (845) 565-3700
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
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