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GERALYN R ZUERCHER M.D.
NPI 1043257496
Family Medicine in West Union, IA

Active since June 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
110 JEFFERSON ST, WEST UNION, IA 52175(563) 422-3817 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Geralyn R Zuercher M.d. NPPES

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

GERALYN R ZUERCHER M.D. (NPI 1043257496) is an individual family medicine provider in West Union, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (27716) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043257496
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameGERALYN R ZUERCHERCredential: M.D.
Location Address110 JEFFERSON STWest Union, IA 52175-1022
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Phone(563) 422-3817
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 2014
✔ NPI 1043257496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 27716
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
110 JEFFERSON ST, West Union, IA 52175
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINF12411
Medicaid4058255IA
Other080064275IA · Railroad Medicare
Medicare PIN08580IA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Quartz, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Geralyn R Zuercher M.d. 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 ID5799972055
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101213000488
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Geralyn Zuercher reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Palmer Lutheran Health Center, Inc.
Same address
Critical Access
112 JEFFERSON STREET
West Union, IA 52175
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1598765398 (Iowa)
  • 155 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891744108 (563) 422-3811
Gundersen Clinic, Ltd.
23 mi
Clinic/Center
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9
Decorah, IA 52101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982657458 (608) 782-7300

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.

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · West Union, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number161316
Location112 Jefferson StreetWest Union, IA 52175 · Fayette County
Emergency services

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 52175 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 14

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers34 claims63 services$5.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible, or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4407
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier16 claims250 services$7.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, urinary; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with faucet-type tap with valve (2 piece), each A4432
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier15 claims220 services$3.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$119.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims27 services$39.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$23.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

MRS. KIRSTIN DANA NELSON-LERCH PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
110 JEFFERSON ST
WEST UNION, IA 52175
Fayette County (563) 422-3817
ANDREA KAYE DIETZENBACH P.A.
Physician Assistant (Medical)
110 JEFFERSON ST
WEST UNION, IA 52175
Fayette County (563) 422-3817
KENNETH A MILLER DO
Family Medicine
110 JEFFERSON ST
WEST UNION, IA 52175
Fayette County (563) 422-3817
DARCY H CONNELLY PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
110 JEFFERSON ST
WEST UNION, IA 52175
Fayette County (563) 422-3817
CHAUDRI G RASOOL DO
Family Medicine
110 JEFFERSON ST
WEST UNION, IA 52175
Fayette County (563) 422-3817
GUNDERSEN CLINIC, LTD.
Clinic/Center
110 JEFFERSON ST
WEST UNION, IA 52175
Fayette County (608) 782-7300
PALMER LUTHERAN HEALTH CENTER, INC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
110 JEFFERSON ST
WEST UNION, IA 52175
Fayette County (563) 422-3810
CARINA CROOKSTON MD
Family Medicine
110 JEFFERSON ST
WEST UNION, IA 52175
Fayette County (563) 422-3817

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 Geralyn Zuercher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Geralyn Zuercher is 1043257496. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006.

Where is Geralyn Zuercher located?

Geralyn Zuercher practices at 110 Jefferson St, West Union, IA 52175. The listed phone number is (563) 422-3817.

What is Geralyn Zuercher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Geralyn Zuercher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Geralyn Zuercher 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 Geralyn Zuercher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Geralyn Zuercher reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Palmer Lutheran Health Center, Inc. (West Union, IA) and Gundersen Clinic, Ltd. (Decorah, IA). 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 Geralyn Zuercher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Geralyn Zuercher accept?

Health plans from Quartz and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Geralyn Zuercher 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 Geralyn Zuercher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Geralyn Zuercher is affiliated with Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Geralyn Zuercher was last updated on May 19, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.