Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tangen, Family Medicine Specialist in Estherville, IA?
Where did Dr. Tangen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Family Medicine
Is Dr. Tangen board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lorraine Tangen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tangen speak?
Dr. Tangen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tangen typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tangen diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tangen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tangen typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lorraine Tangen may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Tangen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tangen accept my insurance?
Dr. Tangen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 776-5261 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tangen accept in Estherville, IA?
Dr. Tangen in Estherville, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Avera Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Iowa
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Tangen's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tangen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tangen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tangen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tangen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568506988.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tangen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tangen