Lynda Tang, DO
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Lynda Tang is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Vancouver, WA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE
Lynda Tang, DO has been part of the Vancouver medical community since 2011 in group practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
700 Ne 87th Ave Suite 220, Vancouver, WA 98664-1913
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better54.72%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+49.6 pts)
54.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.9%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.1 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
86
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
125
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
519
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $16k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — 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 (+22%) — 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 (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
17 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207QH0002X
Mailing address
700 Ne 87th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98664-1913
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Lynda Tang
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lynda Tang for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Vancouver 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 Lynda Tang
NPI records show Dr. Tang as active with telehealth listed in Vancouver, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 882-2778.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lynda Tang
Practice Location
700 Ne 87th Ave Suite 220, Vancouver, WA 98664-1913
Mailing Address
700 Ne 87th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98664-1913
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