Individual provider

Maria Teresa Tam, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Medicare enrolled

Maria Teresa Tam, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Chicago, IL, registered under NPI 1003843517. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 2845 N SHERIDAN RD STE 902, Chicago, IL 60657. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
036093565 IL Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician primary

This provider holds licence 036093565 issued in IL. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
PAC ID
0143298307

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Obstetrics & Gynecology covers

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207V00000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Obstetrics & Gynecology

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1003843517 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJun 28, 2006
Last updatedAug 24, 2020
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialMD
Practice address 2845 N SHERIDAN RD
STE 902
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 904-8641
Fax (872) 888-1206
Other identifiers 036093565 (IL)
1620171 · BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (IL)
The last update on file is Aug 24, 2020. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1003843517 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 7 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 0 0 3 8 4 3 5 1
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 0 0 3 7 4 6 5 2

Sum = 53 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1003843517?
NPI 1003843517 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Maria Teresa Tam, MD in Chicago, IL. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician cover?
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
How do I contact Maria Teresa Tam, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (773) 904-8641, last updated Aug 24, 2020. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Maria Teresa Tam, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1003843517 a valid number?
Yes. 1003843517 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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