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Active NPI 1083076525 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Kam , MD

Anesthesiology • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Kam, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2016, Dr. Kam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1717 S J ST.

Dr. Kam is affiliated with Franciscan Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1717 S J St

Tacoma, WA 984054933

Telephone 2534266341
Fax 2534266344
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Franciscan Health System Facility NPI 1952309098

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Tacoma, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -11.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.1 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
152 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (1746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
86.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kam (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Tacoma Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
15 15 $1229.90 $151.82
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
13 11 $74.15 $13.86
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
12 11 $234.50 $43.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-29
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WA MD61138873

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License OR MD203488

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
2176265 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Franciscan Medical Group

1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 984054933

Phone: 2534266341

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

16 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 29, 2025

Registered at 1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 984054933 (Tel: 2534266341)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 29, 2025

Registered at 1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 984054933 (Tel: 2534266341)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 29, 2025

Anesthesiology (License #MD203488 in OR)

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2023

Registered at 600 BROADWAY STE 270, SEATTLE, WA 981225392 (Tel: 2066250578)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 840842, DALLAS, TX 752840842 (Tel: 9727515000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2021

Registered at 400 NE MOTHER JOSEPH PL, VANCOUVER, WA 986643200 (Tel: 3608285396)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2021

Registered at 505 NE 87TH AVE STE 210, VANCOUVER, WA 986641988 (Tel: 3608285396)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 12, 2021

Recorded as DAVID KAM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2021

Anesthesiology (License #MD203488 in OR)

NPI Profile Active March 23, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 23, 2016

Registered at 1611 NW 12TH AVE, C-301, MIAMI, FL 331361005 (Tel: 3055856970)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 23, 2016

Registered at 14809 61ST RD, FLUSHING, NY 113671205 (Tel: 6463024839)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 23, 2016

Recorded as DAVID KAM

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 23, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 23, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083076525
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 23, 2016
Last Update: July 29, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1717 S J St

Tacoma, WA 984054933

Phone: 2534266341

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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