Derek Tam
NPI 1568865665 · Physician Assistant · Flushing, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Tam is a Physician Assistant provider in Flushing, NY (NPI 1568865665).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568865665
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 018003 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
581 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 197 | $88 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 74 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 70 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 66 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 59 | $108 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 108 | 103 |
| Methylprednisolone | 36 | 36 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 | 23 |
| Cephalexin | 23 | 23 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 21 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 21 | 21 |
| Amoxicillin | 17 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-10-02
- Last updated
- 2014-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Tam's NPI number?
- Derek Tam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568865665, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Tam's specialty?
- Derek Tam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Derek Tam located?
- Derek Tam's practice location on file with NPPES is 14202 58th Rd, Flushing, NY 11355-5309.
- What is Derek Tam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Tam is (646) 283-9356.
- Does Derek Tam accept Medicare?
- Derek Tam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Tam's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Tam's NPI (1568865665) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.