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Dr. James Tam, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 43
Dr. James Tam, MD
5.0 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. James Tam, MD is an Internist in Long Beach, CA.
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Dr. James Tam, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 43
Long Beach, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Tam, MD is an Internist in Long Beach, CA.

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Dr. James Tam, MD is an Internist in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Tam currently practices at Optum Primary Care. At present, Dr. Tam received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Tam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tam is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dry Eyes
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Dyslipidemia
Hypercalcemia
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Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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  • Local Access Plus HMO
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
  • Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    Advantage-CA HMO
    Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    Silver 87 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
    Silver 70 EPO Off Exchange-CA
    $0 Cost Share AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual Via Exchange)-CA EPO
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Silver Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Advantage-CA PPO
    Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
    Gold 80 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
    Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Bronze 60 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
    Traditional
    Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
    Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Bronze 60 HDHP AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
    PERS Traditional-CA HMO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    Minimum Coverage EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Platinum 90 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Pathway X - EPO Network-CA
    Select-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze 60 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Bronze Pathway EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    Gold 80 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    UC CORE-CA PPO
    Gold Advantage-CA PPO
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Silver 70 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Select Plus-CA HMO
    Silver 70 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Bronze 60 HDHP (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    Gold 80 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
    Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Platinum 90 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver 73 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Minimum Coverage D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
    EPO-CA
    Platinum 90 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
    Traditional PPO
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Select-CA HMO
    Bronze 60 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Bronze 60 D HDHP (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA EPO
    Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
    Silver 94 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    UC Care-CA PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select Plus HMO
    Select PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Pharmacare Pharmacy
    2699 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 426-3333
    Monday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00

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5.0
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Patient Reviews
Jul 07, 2023
I love Dr Tam the Asian Doogie Howser. I knew of his exit from Optum they were working him to death,” and he is already a svelte man. Dr.T was almost skin and bones when I saw him last month. I will miss him he knows how to care… I will find you again Dr. T!
Naomi Israel — Jul 07, 2023
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Tam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tam's profile.

Yes, Dr. James Tam, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.