GRACE M ABICHT
NPI 1003651555
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in La Crosse, WI

Active since June 26, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2026, Sep 4, 2025, Jun 26, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Grace M Abicht NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GRACE M ABICHT (NPI 1003651555) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (17116) and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003651555
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameGRACE M ABICHT
Location Address1836 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601-5429
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1003651555 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 17116✔ Licensed in KS · 43558197111
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Grace Muench

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Grace M Abicht is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1759829732
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250916000613
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging– Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Grace Abicht reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Clinic/Center
1836 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,457 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · La Crosse, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520087
Location1910 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601 · La Crosse County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$123.69 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $30.92 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.37 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $16.84 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Anesthesiology
1836 SOUTH AVE, GUNDERSEN CLINIC, LTD.
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Psychologist
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Orthopaedic Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Registered Nurse (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Grace Abicht's NPI number?

The NPI number for Grace Abicht is 1003651555. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2024. The provider is also known as Grace Muench.

Where is Grace Abicht located?

Grace Abicht practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601. The listed phone number is (608) 782-7300.

What is Grace Abicht's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Grace Abicht enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Grace Abicht is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Grace Abicht's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Grace Abicht reassigns Medicare benefits to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc (La Crosse, WI). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Grace Abicht's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Grace Abicht affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Grace Abicht is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Grace Abicht was last updated on February 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.