Summary

Dr. Joel Tanaka is a family medicine physician who brings three decades of medical expertise to his practice in Colorado Springs. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F E Hebert School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Womack Army Medical Center. His extensive 30-year career reflects a deep commitment to comprehensive family healthcare.

Dr. Tanaka practices at multiple locations throughout Colorado Springs, including Pfc Floyd K Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic, CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital, and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including both routine hypertension care and urgent hypertensive emergencies. His practice also includes preventive care services such as adult immunizations and routine blood work to monitor patient health.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 30 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • Womack Army Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Joel Travis Tanaka has 4 locations

Pfc Floyd K Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic

3141 Centennial BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80907
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 6:00 pm
SunClosed

Commonspirit Penrose Hospital

2222 N Nevada AveColorado Springs, CO 80907

Uchealth Memorial Hospital Central

1400 E Boulder StColorado Springs, CO 80909

Commonspirit Penrose Hospital

2222 N Nevada Ave Ste 4007Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine Med School: Nurse Practitioner - Ilinois Med School: Idaho College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Travis Tanaka

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Colorado Access
  • Devoted Health
  • Health Alliance - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Travis Tanaka has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Joel Travis Tanaka holds an active medical license in the state of Colorado.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Colorado that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Womack Army Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine and Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Tanaka's NPI number is 1356361950.

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