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Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD

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(Dr. Thomas Tami, MD)

(289 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

St. Louis University School of Medicine (1979)

2001 Anderson Ferry Road
Cincinnati, OH 45238

(513) 246-7000

Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD is an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). This provider graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Washington, TriHealth and TRIHEALTH H LLC.

Office Locations

2001 Anderson Ferry Road
Cincinnati, OH 45238

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

impacted ear wax removal

In 2024, Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD performed more impacted ear wax removal procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	291

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines and nose surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	197
nose surgery	12
preventive care	198
vaccines	198

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	28
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	182
preventive care	444
vaccines	444

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	47
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	11
doctor visit	156
preventive care	400
vaccines	400

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	856
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	606
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	68
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
preventive care	472
vaccines	472

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	39
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
preventive care	550
vaccines	550

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	41
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	73
doctor visit	155

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	23
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were ear procedures, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
doctor visit	461
ear procedures	72
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	52
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were ear procedures, nosebleed treatment, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	467
ear procedures	117
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	25
nose surgery	12
nosebleed treatment	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	51
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	580
ear procedures	167
excision	29
gynecologic procedures	29
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	52
nose surgery	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	57
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	643
ear procedures	229
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
nosebleed treatment	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	79
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2023 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	556
ear procedures	220
excision	16
gynecologic procedures	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	32
nose surgery	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	63
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2023

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2024 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	380
ear procedures	187

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	45
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD in 2024

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Cincinnati, OH were preventive care, vaccines, ear procedures and blood draw.

blood draw	34
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	326
ear procedures	165
excision	22
gynecologic procedures	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	30
nose surgery	17
nosebleed treatment	21
preventive care	412
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22
vaccines	412

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD.

**Gender**
Female	219
Male	174

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	337
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	45
75 to 84	111
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	213

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1979. This provider is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology | Other and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (1979)

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology | Other (1986)

Licensed In: Ohio

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 289 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-03-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Tami is very personable and sets patients at ease. He was very careful not to cause pain, to the point her scheduled a new appt a week later to address the issue. Thanks to him!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Tami was good in remembering to check my tongue which had on going issue. My appointment was originally for removal of wax in ears

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-19

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My husband was a patient before and he was well pleased as am I

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-29

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Dr Tami was wonderful and explained everything in detail.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My present hearing problems explained to me very well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Tami was great! Would definitely recommend him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-28

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Have recommended Dr Tami on several occasions

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-31

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Good experience

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-09

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Good

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas A. Tami, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$12,883 ENT $7,964	Entact $4,919
Aerin Medical Inc.	$7,140 Vivaer RF Stylus $3,611	Vivaer Airway Remodeling Stylus $3,384	RHINAER $132	RHINAER STYLUS $12
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$5,668 Propel $3,097	SINUVA $17	$2,554
GENZYME CORPORATION	$387 DUPIXENT $387
Meda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$131 Aerospan $118	Dymista $13
Other	$227 NUCALA $119	Kerecis Omega3 Marigen $31	Rhinology $29	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation Tool $18	Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer $15	Other $15

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$18,000
Travel and Lodging	$5,103
Food and Beverage	$2,105
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,214
Education	$12

Biography

Thomas A Tami, MD, FACS, has been practicing in the Cincinnati area for approximately 25 years, providing medical and surgical care for patients with difficult and complex sinus problems. Initially, on the full-time tenured faculty of the University of Cincinnati Department of Otolaryngology, he joined Group Health to establish the Cincinnati Sinus Institute. Dr Tami has received numerous honors and awards, including the Distinguished Service Award of American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Rhinological Society. He has lectured locally, nationally and internationally about contemporary issues in rhinology and sinus disease.