Dr. Walter Ang Tan
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 35+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Walter Ang Tan, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1990, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc, Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Northern Hospital Of Surry County, Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Dr. Walter Ang Tan also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Wake Forest University Health Sciences. Dr. Walter Ang Tan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (336) 716-2734 to request Dr. Walter Ang Tan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Walter Ang Tan |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8729084793 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
- Interventional Cardiology
Experience
- Over 35 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Walter Ang Tan graduated from medical school in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1821010067
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 24, 2006
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Walter Ang Tan
Medical Licenses
Dr. Walter Ang Tan has been primarily specialized in Interventional Cardiology for over 35 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology
click for detail Interventional Cardiology An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
| 200201012 | North Carolina |
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
click for detail Cardiovascular Disease An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
| 200201012 | North Carolina |
- Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
click for detail Vascular & Interventional Radiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
| 200201012 | North Carolina |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| 200201012 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Statesville, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Lexington, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Mount Airy, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| North Wilkesboro, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
| Wake Forest University Health Sciences | 1450 |
Practice Locations
Medical Ctr Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-0001
Phone: (336) 716-2734
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Dr. Walter Ang Tan [NPI: 1821010067]Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), Interventional Cardiology