JOHN BOLINGER ESTER MD
NPI 1063527547
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Minocqua, WI

Active since August 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
9576 HWY 70, MINOCQUA, WI 54548(715) 358-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2026, Nov 11, 2020, Aug 25, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About John Bolinger Ester Md NPPES

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

JOHN BOLINGER ESTER MD (NPI 1063527547) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Minocqua, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (46573-20) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Madison.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063527547
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN BOLINGER ESTERCredential: MD
Location Address9576 HWY 70Minocqua, WI 54548-9067
Mailing Address1808 W Beltline HwyMadison, WI 53713-2334 · (608) 250-1497 · Fax (608) 250-1384
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1063527547 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 46573-20✔ Licensed in WI · 46573✔ Licensed in MN · 57207
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
9576 HWY 70, Minocqua, WI 54548

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1700 S Park StMadison, WI 53715-1830 · Phone (608) 251-6100 · Fax (608) 258-5222

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1063527547WI

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

John Bolinger Ester Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

13

Medicare enrollment records show John Ester reassigns Medicare billing to 13 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rural Health
240 MAPLE ST
Woodruff, WI 54568
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 935 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
611 VETERANS PARKWAY
Woodruff, WI 54568
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 415 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
9576 HIGHWAY 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1952890873 (Wisconsin)
  • 2,476 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
1630 N CHIPPEWA DRIVE
Rhinelander, WI 54501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Langlade Hospital - Hotel Dieu Of St Joseph Of Antigo Wisconsin
  • Also billed through NPI 1821151366 (Wisconsin)
  • 321 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
98 SHERRY AVE
Park Falls, WI 54552
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1700963048 (Wisconsin)
  • 1,351 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
1000 N OAK AVE
Marshfield, WI 54449
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 2,540 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinical Medical Laboratory
216 SUNSET PL, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
Neillsville, WI 54456
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1346239373 (Wisconsin)
  • 1,283 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
806 2ND ST
Chetek, WI 54728
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,616 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
180 GATEWAY DR
Waupun, WI 53963
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,447 clinicians in this Medicare group
Allergy & Immunology
1211 FISH HATCHERY RD
Madison, WI 53715
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,377 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54548 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.

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Physician Assistant
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Psychologist
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Pediatrics
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Physician Assistant
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Physician Assistant
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Hospitalist
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548
Podiatrist
9576 HWY 70
MINOCQUA, WI 54548

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 John Ester's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Ester is 1063527547. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Where is John Ester located?

John Ester practices at 9576 Hwy 70, Minocqua, WI 54548. The listed phone number is (715) 358-1000.

What is John Ester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is John Ester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Ester is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Ester's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Ester reassigns Medicare benefits to 13 organizations: Aspirus Rhinelander & Tomahawk Hospitals & Clinics, Inc. (Woodruff, WI), Aspirus Medical Group, Inc. (Woodruff, WI), Mchs Hospitals Inc (Minocqua, WI), Aspirus Medical Group, Inc. (Rhinelander, WI), Flambeau Hospital Inc (Park Falls, WI) and 8 more organizations, 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 John Ester's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Ester accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), HealthPartners and Network Health list John Ester 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Ester was last updated on July 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.