Physician Profile
Lyn Tangen, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Tangen
Lyn Tangen, M.D. practices colon & rectal surgery in Urbana, IL. Lyn is a 1973 graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. Medicare claims data shows Lyn provided 261 services to 257 patients. The services billed most often include moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (217) 383-3080
- Email not available
Practice Locations
611 W. PARK ST. COLON & RECTAL SURGERY
Urbana, IL 61801
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
261 services · 257 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
65 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
51 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
99 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other colorectal surgeons in Urbana 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at University of Minnesota Medical School 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Lyn Tangen?
Lyn Tangen is a colorectal surgeon in Urbana, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Lyn Tangen's address?
Lyn Tangen is listed at 611 W. Park St. Colon & Rectal Surgery, Urbana, IL 61801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Lyn Tangen?
The number on file is (217) 383-3080. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Lyn Tangen?
Lyn Tangen's National Provider Identifier is 1417068131. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Lyn Tangen train?
Lyn Tangen attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Lyn Tangen have?
Lyn Tangen has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Lyn Tangen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Lyn Tangen performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Lyn Tangen's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lyn Tangen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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