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Disciplinary Actions
- State Sanctions
- Federal Sanctions
- Disciplinary Actions
Disciplinary actions are actions taken to punish or restrict physicians who have demonstrated professional misconduct. HealthGrades reports state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous 5 years except when a physician's license has been revoked or surrendered.
Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state will often move to another state where they may have a clean record. Since HealthGrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, you'll know if a physician has an action in more than one state.
Board Certification- Is your physician board certified?
- In what specialties is your physician certified to practice?
Certification lets you know that a physician has gone above and beyond what medical licensure requires, receiving additional training and examination to be certified in a particular specialty.
A physician who is not board certified may still be an excellent physician. Some physicians choose not to apply for certification. If you are considering a doctor who is not board certified, it may be important to know why he or she is not certified.
Certification lets you know that a physician has successfully completed an accredited educational program, passed several evaluations, and possesses the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to provide care in the certified specialty. Once certified, physicians must attend continuing medical education programs throughout their careers in order to remain certified.
Awards & Recognitions- HealthGrades Five-Star and Recognized Physicians
- Bridges to Excellence® Recognitions
- Physician Reported Awards & Recognitions
- Memberships & Interests
- Publications & Media Appearances
To ensure that you receive the best possible care, be sure to use quality information, take an active role in making decisions about your care, and look for physicians who meet quality standards of excellence.
WatchDog Notifications‡- Newly Reported Professional Misconduct (Malpractice or Sanctions)
- New Patient Ratings
- New Certifications or Recognitions
- Office Changes or Procedures Offered
- ...and much more
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When you order a physician quality report here, you will begin your free trial membership in HealthGrades Watchdog Email Notifications. If you don't cancel your membership within the 14-day trial period, you will be billed $9.95 for each month that you continue your membership. You may cancel your trial membership any time within 14 days of enrollment without charge.
Bridges to Excellence
Asthma Care Recognition
Clinicians who treat patients with asthma and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Asthma Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with asthma and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Asthma Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Bridges to Excellence ® Medical Home
A medical home provides patients with access to quality health care from doctors who practice evidence-based guidelines; use appropriate health information technology; and demonstrate the use of "best practices" while being accountable for the quality and value of care. The BTE Medical Home program seeks to improve the quality of care for all patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating that they have adopted really good systems and processes of care, and are using those systems to deliver positive results in the management of their patients - in particular patients with chronic conditions. BTE Medical Home designation is achieved through a combination of BTE's Care Recognition and Physician Office Recognition programs.
BTE Medical Home recognition is a combination of BTE's existing programs:
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
A medical home provides patients with access to quality health care from doctors who practice evidence-based guidelines; use appropriate health information technology; and demonstrate the use of "best practices" while being accountable for the quality and value of care. The BTE Medical Home program seeks to improve the quality of care for all patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating that they have adopted really good systems and processes of care, and are using those systems to deliver positive results in the management of their patients - in particular patients with chronic conditions. BTE Medical Home designation is achieved through a combination of BTE's Care Recognition and Physician Office Recognition programs.
BTE Medical Home recognition is a combination of BTE's existing programs:
- Good Systems and Processes - means that the physician has achieved Level II or III recognition in the BTE Physician Office Recognition program, which demonstrates that the physician is collecting and using information to manage patient care, and the physician uses electronic systems to promote patient safety.
- Good Outcomes - means that the physician has achieved Level 2 or 3 recognition in any two BTE condition-specific programs, which demonstrates that the physician is improving delivery of care and is measuring and reporting clinical performance.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Coronary Artery Disease
Clinicians who treat patients with coronary artery disease and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Coronary Artery Disease Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with coronary artery disease and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Coronary Artery Disease Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Cardiac Care Recognition
The Cardiac Care Recognition (CCR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for cardiac patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the delivery of high quality cardiac care. For Cardiac Care Recognition, physicians must meet standards associated with processes and outcomes in caring for patients with cardiovascular disease or who have had a stroke.
The performance measure areas, developed by American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and the performance assessment organizations, include:
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
The Cardiac Care Recognition (CCR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for cardiac patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the delivery of high quality cardiac care. For Cardiac Care Recognition, physicians must meet standards associated with processes and outcomes in caring for patients with cardiovascular disease or who have had a stroke.
The performance measure areas, developed by American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and the performance assessment organizations, include:
- Blood pressure control
- Complete lipid profile
- Cholesterol control
- Use of aspirin or another antithrombotic
- Smoking status and cessation advice and treatment
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
CHF Care Recognition
Clinicians who treat patients with congestive heart failure and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Congestive Heart Failure Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with congestive heart failure and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Congestive Heart Failure Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
COPD Care Recognition
Clinicians who treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Diabetes Care Recognition
The Diabetes Care Recognition (DCR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for diabetics by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the delivery of high quality diabetes care. For Diabetes Care Recognition, physicians must meet standards associated with processes and outcomes in caring for patients with diabetes.
The performance measure areas, developed by American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the performance assessment organizations, include:
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
The Diabetes Care Recognition (DCR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for diabetics by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the delivery of high quality diabetes care. For Diabetes Care Recognition, physicians must meet standards associated with processes and outcomes in caring for patients with diabetes.
The performance measure areas, developed by American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the performance assessment organizations, include:
- HbA1c control
- Blood pressure control
- Eye exam
- Smoking status and cessation advice or treatment
- Complete lipid profile
- Cholesterol control
- Nephropathy assessment
- Foot exam
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Hypertension Care Recognition
Clinicians who treat patients with essential hypertension and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Hypertension Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with essential hypertension and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Hypertension Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Physician Office Recognition
The Physician Office Recognition (POR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for all patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the effective use of health information technology solutions to promote the delivery of high quality care.
For Physician Office Recognition, physician practices must meet standards associated with comprehensive systems in three critical and overlapping areas:
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
The Physician Office Recognition (POR) program seeks to improve the quality of care for all patients by recognizing and rewarding physicians for demonstrating the effective use of health information technology solutions to promote the delivery of high quality care.
For Physician Office Recognition, physician practices must meet standards associated with comprehensive systems in three critical and overlapping areas:
- Clinical Information Systems / Evidence-Based Medicine - Using information to track patients' treatments, follow up on tests, check medications, and research standards of care.
- Patient Education and Support - Using resources and referrals to measure and improve quality and to help patients manage their own health.
- Care Management - Actively helping patients with chronic conditions or very complex problems to maximize their health and prevent hospitalization.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
Bridges to Excellence
Spine Care Recognition
Clinicians who treat patients with chronic low back pain and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Spine Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
Clinicians who treat patients with chronic low back pain and deliver high quality patient care may attain Level I, II, or III recognition in Bridges to Excellence's Spine Care Recognition program.
BTE offers three levels of Recognition through its approved Performance Assessment Organization. Higher Recognition levels require physicians to meet higher thresholds in performance measure areas.
- Level 1 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 50th percentile nationally.
- Level 2 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 75th percentile nationally.
- Level 3 Recognition recognizes physicians and practices at or above the 90th percentile nationally.
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Dr. Lynne Columbus practices pain medicine and anesthesiology in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Dr. Columbus graduated with a
DO 20 years ago.
3890 Tampa Road Suite 308
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Physician Website
Address & Contact Information:
Gulf Coast Pain Management3890 Tampa Road Suite 308
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Specialties:
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Pain MedicineHealthGrades has found no record of board certification in Pain Medicine for ColumbusPain MedicinePain medicine specialists work with patients to relieve suffering and discomfort that may be present during a medical or surgical procedure, or because of a disease or condition. An anesthesiologist is a physician who has had special training and is board-certified in pain management. A pain medicine specialist can be an anesthesiologist, neurologist, or psychiatrist. This specialist is either the primary physician, or acts as a consultant, to coordinate a patient’s care with other physicians.
For chronic or severe pain, narcotics are often used. Narcotics carry with them a potential for side effects and addiction, so patients and physicians must weigh the level of pain against these concerns in the pain management process.
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AnesthesiologyBoard Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.AnesthesiologyAnesthesiology is the practice of blocking pain, discomfort or distress during surgery or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. An anesthesiologist is specially trained to plan, monitor and administer pain relief before and during an operation, and assess the patient’s condition and recovery afterwards. This specialist consults with patients for pain management, such as cancer patients, and those with critical illnesses or severe injuries.
State License:
- Florida
Years Since Graduation:
20Age:
46Gender:
FemaleCare Philosophy:
"When one clearly understand pain; when one absolutely knows the proper treatment; then one can offer to any patient personal pain management that works." Dr. Lynne Carr Columbus utilizes the very latest innovations in pain management. Effective treatment modalities include: Medical management nerve blocks with on site x-ray machine (fluoroscopy) on-site physical or massage therapy referral for mental health counseling and assessments.Accepting New Patients:
YesInsurance Accepted:
- Aetna
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- First Health PPO
- Workers Compensation
- CIGNA HMO
- CIGNA PPO
- Humana
- BCBS
- United Health Care
- Assurant
- Wellpoint
- Great West PPO
- BCBS Blue Card PPO
- CIGNA Open Access
- Coventry Health Care FL PPO
- Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
- UHC Choice Plus POS
- UHC Options PPO
More - CIGNA HMO
- CIGNA PPO
- Humana
- BCBS
- United Health Care
- Assurant
- Wellpoint
- Great West PPO
- BCBS Blue Card PPO
- CIGNA Open Access
- Coventry Health Care FL PPO
- Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
- UHC Choice Plus POS
- UHC Options PPO
Insurance Accepted
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Language Support:
- Greek
Language Support
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What are HealthGrades Five-Star and Recognized Doctors?
HealthGrades Five-Star Doctors Are:
- Affiliated with a hospital rated highly by HealthGrades
- Board certified in the specialty they practice
- Have never had their license restricted/revoked
- Free of state or federal disciplinary actions
- Free of any malpractice claims
HealthGrades Recognized Doctors Are:
- Board certified in the specialty they practice
- Have never had their license restricted/revoked
- Free of state or federal disciplinary actions
- Free of any malpractice claims
HealthGrades Recognized Doctor
- Dr. Lynne Columbus is a HealthGrades Recognized Doctor.
Education Education & Training
Medical School :
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Med
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Graduated: 1990
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Graduated: 1990
Background Check Sanctions
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HealthGrades has found no sanction history for Dr. Columbus for the last 5 years.
HealthGrades has found no sanction history for Dr. Columbus for the last 5 years.
Malpractice
No Malpractice Found Learn more
HealthGrades has found no malpractice history for Dr. Columbus for the last 5 years.
HealthGrades has found no malpractice history for Dr. Columbus for the last 5 years.
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3231 Mcmullen Booth Road,
Safety Harbor, FL (Map) |
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