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SAMUEL THOMAS KLINKER
NPI 1023571148
Surgery in La Crosse, WI

Active since April 08, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Samuel Thomas Klinker NPPES

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

SAMUEL THOMAS KLINKER (NPI 1023571148) is an individual surgery provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (74369) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023571148
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameSAMUEL THOMAS KLINKER
Location Address1836 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601-5429
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Phone(608) 782-7300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 2024
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2024
✔ NPI 1023571148 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 74369
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners, Medica, Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

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

Samuel Thomas Klinker 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 ID1153656368
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250716003698
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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Samuel Klinker reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc
Same address
Clinic/Center
710 DENTON ST
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,457 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619210895 (608) 782-7300
Centracare Clinic
161 mi
Multi-Specialty
16830 198TH AVE NW, CENTRACARE CLINIC - BIG LAKE
Big Lake, MN 55309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 1,051 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013104348 (763) 263-7300
St. Cloud Hospital
189 mi
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility
1485 10TH AVE NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 415 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427218957 (320) 259-9149
Carris Health - Redwood LLC
198 mi
Emergency Medicine
101 CARING WAY
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1194206748 (Minnesota)
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265914048 (507) 637-4500
Centracare Clinic Southwest LLC
209 mi
Multi-Specialty
101 WILLMAR AVE SW
Willmar, MN 56201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 236 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174106264 (320) 231-5000
Centracare Health - Benson LLC
239 mi
Critical Access
1815 WISCONSIN AVE
Benson, MN 56215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1023728516 (Minnesota)
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326757154 (320) 843-4232

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Willmar, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240088
Location301 Becker Ave SWWillmar, MN 56201 · Kandiyohi County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centracare - Redwood

Critical Access Hospitals · Redwood Falls, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number241351
Location101 Caring WayRedwood Falls, MN 56283 · Redwood 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
$82.92 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

JEFFREY BRIAN TROHKIMOINEN M.D.
Anesthesiology
1836 SOUTH AVE, GUNDERSEN CLINIC, LTD.
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 775-2031
JESSICA E THESING CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
DR. MICHAEL DAVID SMITH PSY.D.
Psychologist
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
JESSICA MAE RASMUSSEN
Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
JULIE SONSALLA NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
LAURA KLINGBEIL
Orthopaedic Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
SUSAN CAROL SORRENTINO RN
Registered Nurse (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
NAOMI MUTHONI RUIRU NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300

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 Samuel Klinker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Klinker is 1023571148. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2019.

Where is Samuel Klinker located?

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

What is Samuel Klinker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Samuel Klinker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Klinker 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 organizations bill Medicare for Samuel Klinker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samuel Klinker reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc (La Crosse, WI), Centracare Clinic (Big Lake, MN), St. Cloud Hospital (Sauk Rapids, MN), Carris Health - Redwood LLC (Redwood Falls, MN), Centracare Clinic Southwest LLC (Willmar, MN) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Samuel Klinker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Samuel Klinker accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Samuel Klinker as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Samuel Klinker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samuel Klinker is affiliated with Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital and Centracare - Redwood.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Klinker was last updated on August 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.