Lorraine Tangen, MD
NPI 1568506988 · Family Medicine Physician · Estherville, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lorraine Tangen, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Estherville, IA (NPI 1568506988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568506988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-50220 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
281 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 103 | $102 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 73 | $113 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 53 | $102 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 23 | $109 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 18 | $77 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 158 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 681 | 161 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 606 | 112 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 431 | 94 |
| Lisinopril | 426 | 104 |
| Furosemide | 377 | 78 |
| Losartan Potassium | 350 | 85 |
| Omeprazole | 328 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-18
- Last updated
- 2024-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lorraine Tangen's NPI number?
- Lorraine Tangen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568506988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lorraine Tangen's specialty?
- Lorraine Tangen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lorraine Tangen located?
- Lorraine Tangen's practice location on file with NPPES is Amg -Estherville 926 N 8th St, Estherville, IA 51334.
- What is Lorraine Tangen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lorraine Tangen is (712) 362-6501.
- Does Lorraine Tangen accept Medicare?
- Lorraine Tangen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lorraine Tangen's NPI active?
- Yes — Lorraine Tangen's NPI (1568506988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.