Active NPI 1326573874 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Tam , MD

Urology • Reno, NV

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Tam, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Reno, NV. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2017, Dr. Tam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5560 KIETZKE LN BLDG A.

Dr. Tam is affiliated with Urology Nevada Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5560 Kietzke Ln Bldg A

Reno, NV 895113019

Telephone 7753227811

Fax 7753221431

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Urology Nevada Ltd Drs Drew Freeman Garey-Sage Goode Hald Kanllos Facility NPI 1972872497

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Reno, NV

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

9 Yrs -12.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

27 Specialists

Practicing in Reno, NV (78 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

37.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tam (9 Years) 9 Yrs

Reno Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 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
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	393	296	$53.00	$16.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	309	234	$415.85	$126.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	198	178	$295.06	$90.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	149	149	$541.26	$165.67
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	135	117	$779.29	$78.55
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	113	103	$36.85	$11.18
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	59	54	$353.80	$108.24
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	57	57	$114.88	$31.98
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	39	35	$249.85	$76.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$362.58	$110.97
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	32	32	$30.00	$8.65
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	32	15	$202.00	$62.63
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	24	24	$2333.00	$717.43
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	23	21	$1312.04	$395.51
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	22	22	$46.05	$7.45
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	20	20	$103.00	$29.58
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	20	20	$208.30	$38.54
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	20	20	$781.95	$127.37
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	16	16	$614.19	$189.46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	14	$419.64	$128.35
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	14	14	$1179.57	$364.21
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$263.00	$78.51
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	13	12	$1299.38	$128.46
0421T Waterjet destruction of prostrate accessed through the urethra	12	12	$2511.00	$739.64
81003 Automated urinalysis test	12	11	$7.92	$2.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	186	160	$304.61	$88.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	141	$429.19	$126.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	127	127	$563.19	$164.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	102	$379.91	$108.52
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	83	77	$73.45	$10.64
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	74	71	$815.57	$78.12
81003 Automated urinalysis test	67	50	$9.33	$2.20
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	58	55	$371.52	$109.41
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	56	56	$842.38	$236.80
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	54	54	$111.67	$31.29
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	42	36	$2070.71	$403.02
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	37	37	$700.00	$136.82
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	30	27	$298.40	$76.29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	24	24	$439.00	$129.18
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	22	19	$1528.00	$128.48
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	22	22	$111.36	$30.14
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	20	20	$812.80	$128.03
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	19	14	$210.21	$61.63
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	17	17	$2466.41	$720.89
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	16	16	$838.00	$242.83
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	16	16	$199.00	$58.18
0421T Waterjet destruction of prostrate accessed through the urethra	15	15	$2511.00	$748.64
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	12	12	$252.83	$78.41
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	12	11	$77.50	$23.11
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	12	11	$1319.00	$166.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	70	70	$571.00	$166.08
81003 Automated urinalysis test	50	47	$10.00	$2.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	42	$309.00	$89.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	34	$434.00	$129.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$383.00	$114.45
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	28	25	$120.00	$10.68
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	21	20	$2600.00	$395.38
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	20	20	$843.00	$251.45
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	13	13	$700.00	$142.14
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	13	13	$1112.00	$331.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-07-06

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License NV 21964

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Urology Nevada Ltd

5560 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 895113019

Phone: 7753227811

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

31 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Steffanie Robertus , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1093386823

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Cheyanne Annis , PA-S

Physician Assistant

NPI 1164182226

PAS

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Urology

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2022

Registered at 5560 KIETZKE LN BLDG A, RENO, NV 895113019 (Tel: 7753227811)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2022

Registered at 5560 KIETZKE LN BLDG A, RENO, NV 895113019 (Tel: 7753227811)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2022

Urology (License #21964 in NV)

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Updated Practice Location May 31, 2018

Registered at 1500 E. MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, TAUBMAN CTR, 2ND FLOOR, RECEPTION C, ANN ARBOR, MI 48109 (Tel: 7349367030)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 31, 2018

Registered at 1500 E. MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, 3875 TC, ANN ARBOR, MI 481095330

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NPI Profile Active April 21, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 21, 2017

Registered at 1500 E. MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, 3875 TAUBMAN CTR, ANN ARBOR, MI 481095330 (Tel: 7349367030)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 21, 2017

Registered at 1500 E. MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, 3875 TAUBMAN CTR, ANN ARBOR, MI 481095330

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 21, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER TAM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 21, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #4301111728 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 21, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326573874

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 21, 2017

Last Update: July 06, 2022

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5560 Kietzke Ln Bldg A

Reno, NV 895113019

Phone: 7753227811

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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