Dr. Lyn Tangen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 51+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Lyn Tangen, MD, is a Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) specialist in Paris, Illinois. He attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1973, having over 51 years of diverse experience, especially in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital, John & Mary Kirby Hospital, The Carle Foundation Hospital. Dr. Lyn Tangen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hospital And Medical Foundation Of Paris Inc. Dr. Lyn Tangen does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Lyn Tangen at 721 E Court St to request Dr. Lyn Tangen the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 721 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944-2460


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Lyn Tangen
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7315991122
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 51 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Lyn Tangen attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1973.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1417068131
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Lyn Tangen

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Lyn Tangen has been primarily specialized in Colon & Rectal Surgery for over 51 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    Colon & Rectal Surgery
    A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Hospital And Medical Foundation Of Paris Inc


Practice Locations

721 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944-2460
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


727 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944-2460
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, March 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, May 21, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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