Physician Profile
Alda L. Tam, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tam
Alda L. Tam, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in Houston, TX. According to Medicare claims data, Alda cared for 248 Medicare patients across 277 services. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement, and x-ray of chest, 1 view.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 792-6161
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
277 services · 248 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Needle biopsy of growth of abdominal cavity | Procedure | 49180 |
22 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | Procedure | 32408 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Needle biopsy of muscle | Procedure | 20206 |
15 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes | Procedure | 38505 |
14 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77012 |
64 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
27 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
75 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Houston 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Needle biopsy of growth of abdominal cavity 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Alda L. Tam specialize in?
Alda L. Tam is a radiologist in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Alda L. Tam located?
Alda L. Tam is listed at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Alda L. Tam's phone number?
The number on file is (713) 792-6161. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Alda L. Tam's NPI number?
Alda L. Tam's National Provider Identifier is 1649283250. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alda L. Tam train?
Alda L. Tam attended Other, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alda L. Tam been practicing?
Alda L. Tam has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Alda L. Tam do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Alda L. Tam performs procedures including needle biopsy of growth of abdominal cavity, core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest , accessed through skin and needle biopsy of muscle; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement and x-ray of chest, 1 view; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alda L. Tam confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alda L. Tam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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