Christopher Tam, MD
Christopher Tam is an Urology specialist based in Reno, NV with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christopher Tam, MD specializes in urology, serving patients in Reno, NV in independent practice. Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (class of 2017), he has been practicing for over 9 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.59/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1418dNPPES updated 2022-07-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5560 Kietzke Ln Bldg a, Reno, NV 89511-3019
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 80% of doctors in Nevada on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202391.59/100
Nevada avg: 67.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 80% of MIPS-scored doctors in NevadaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.27%
Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)
6.27% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
518
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
265
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
638
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $30k
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$436 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Tam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 5, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 2017)
Virtual Urology Care With Christopher Tam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Tam for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Reno required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Tam
NPI records show Dr. Tam as active with telehealth listed in Reno, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 322-7811.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christopher Tam
Practice Location
5560 Kietzke Ln Bldg a, Reno, NV 89511-3019
Mailing Address
5560 Kietzke Ln Bldg a, Reno, NV 89511-3019
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