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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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    Gold 80 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Bronze 60 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Platinum 90 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Select-CA HMO
    Silver 87 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Bronze Pathway EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
    Gold 80 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
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    Platinum 90 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
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    Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
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    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
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    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    Bronze 60 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Silver 70 EPO Off Exchange-CA
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze 60 HDHP AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
    EPO-CA
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
    Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
    UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
    Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver 94 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Bronze 60 HDHP (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPO
    $0 Cost Share AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual Via Exchange)-CA EPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    UC CORE-CA PPO
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    Silver 73 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    Gold 80 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Select-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
    Silver 70 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA
    Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    Platinum 90 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
    Minimum Coverage D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
    Bronze 60 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA
    Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
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    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
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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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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
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
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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.