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Active NPI 1508242520 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Lawrence Tam , OD

Optometrist • Lafayette, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lawrence Tam, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lafayette, LA. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Dr. Tam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4500 JOHNSTON ST.

Dr. Tam accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4500 Johnston St

Lafayette, LA 705034236

Telephone 3184427711
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lafayette, LA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -7.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.4 Yrs
State Avg: 22.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
33 Specialists

Practicing in Lafayette, LA (571 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
10.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tam (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Lafayette Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
42 42 $150.00 $136.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
15 14 $129.33 $114.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-09-08
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License LA 1793-727AT

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 08, 2021

Registered at 4500 JOHNSTON ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 705034236 (Tel: 3184427711)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 08, 2021

Registered at 4500 JOHNSTON ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 705034236 (Tel: 3184427711)

NPI Profile Active August 11, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 11, 2015

Registered at 3437 MASONIC DR, ALEXANDRIA MALL, ALEXANDRIA, LA 713013686 (Tel: 3184427711)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2015

Registered at 3437 MASONIC DR, ALEXANDRIA MALL, ALEXANDRIA, LA 713013686 (Tel: 3184427711)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 11, 2015

Recorded as LAWRENCE TAM, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 11, 2015

Optometrist (License #1793-727AT in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 31, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508242520
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 31, 2015
Last Update: September 08, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4500 Johnston St

Lafayette, LA 705034236

Phone: 3184427711

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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