Emily Tam, O.D.
NPI 1497161236 · Optometrist · Vista, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Emily Tam, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Vista, CA (NPI 1497161236).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497161236
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 60594144 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3350 La Jolla Village DrSan Diego, CA 92161-0002Phone: (858) 552-8585
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-07-01
- Last updated
- 2020-11-03
- Certified
- 2020-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Emily Tam's NPI number?
- Emily Tam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497161236, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Emily Tam's specialty?
- Emily Tam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Emily Tam located?
- Emily Tam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA 92084-5218.
- What is Emily Tam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Emily Tam is (760) 631-5000.
- Does Emily Tam accept Medicare?
- Emily Tam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Emily Tam's NPI active?
- Yes — Emily Tam's NPI (1497161236) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.