Quick answers
- Where does Derek Tam see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Howard Beach, NY, New York, NY and Wantagh, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Derek Tam's specialty?
- Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
- Does Derek Tam accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derek Tam accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Derek Tam?
- (917) 300-6969, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Derek Tam's NPI number?
- 1568865665. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Derek Tam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 15740 Crossbay BlvdHoward Beach, NY 11414 (917) 300‑6969
- 205 Lexington Ave, Suite 215New York, NY 10016 (212) 684‑4700
- 3430 Sunrise HwyWantagh, NY 11793 (516) 900‑1600
- 900 Hillside AveNew Hyde Park, NY 11040 (516) 519‑8400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Derek Tam as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Excel Urgent Care of Wantagh PLLC40 clinicians in the group
- Excel Urgent Care of NHP PLLC14 clinicians in the group
- Excel Urgent Care of Astoria PLLC12 clinicians in the group
- Midtown New York Doctors Urgent Care PLLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Howard Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Howard Beach, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568865665 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians