Douglas Joaquim Tangel, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Douglas Joaquim Tangel is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Longmont, CO with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Patients across CO can see Douglas Joaquim Tangel, M.D. in person in Longmont or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (class of 1984), he has been practicing for over 42 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2030 Mountain View Ave Suite 540, Longmont, CO 80501-3178
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better65.9%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,116
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
414
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,401
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $785k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$185 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Douglas Joaquim Tangel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Douglas Joaquim Tangel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas Joaquim Tangel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Longmont required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Douglas Joaquim Tangel
NPI records show Dr. Tangel as active with telehealth listed in Longmont, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 651-5302.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Douglas Joaquim Tangel
Practice Location
2030 Mountain View Ave Suite 540, Longmont, CO 80501-3178
Mailing Address
2030 Mountain View Ave Suite 540, Longmont, CO 80501-3178
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