Christopher Tam, MD
NPI 1326573874 · Urology Physician · Reno, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Tam, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Reno, NV (NPI 1326573874).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326573874
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 21964 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,778 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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'SG2211 | 393 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 309 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 198 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 149 | $166 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 135 | $79 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 362 | 159 |
| Finasteride | 294 | 112 |
| Cephalexin | 194 | 143 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 104 | 42 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 56 | 47 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 49 | 24 |
| Estradiol | 41 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$436 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-21
- Last updated
- 2022-07-06
- Certified
- 2022-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Tam's NPI number?
- Christopher Tam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326573874, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Tam's specialty?
- Christopher Tam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Tam located?
- Christopher Tam's practice location on file with NPPES is 5560 Kietzke Ln Bldg a, Reno, NV 89511-3019.
- What is Christopher Tam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Tam is (775) 322-7811.
- Does Christopher Tam accept Medicare?
- Christopher Tam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Tam's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Tam's NPI (1326573874) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.