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DR. MELISSA KATHLEEN JOHNSON MD
NPI 1265489181
Surgery in La Crosse, WI

Active since May 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 13, 2020, Mar 2, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Melissa Kathleen Johnson Md NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA KATHLEEN JOHNSON MD (NPI 1265489181) is an individual surgery provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (72696-20) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265489181
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA KATHLEEN JOHNSONCredential: MD
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 2001
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 13, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 13, 2020
✔ NPI 1265489181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 72696-20✔ Licensed in IL · 125043239✔ Licensed in SD · 5904✔ Licensed in WI · 72696
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.
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Ms. Melissa Kathleen Thompson

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, HealthPartners and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melissa Kathleen Johnson Md 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 ID1254335862
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200326001963, I20200701000110
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.

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
15 services15 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
$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 APNP
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 APNP
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 Melissa Johnson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Johnson is 1265489181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2006. The provider is also known as Ms. Melissa Kathleen Thompson.

Where is Melissa Johnson located?

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

What is Melissa Johnson's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Johnson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Johnson 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.

What insurance does Melissa Johnson accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, HealthPartners, Medica and Quartz list Melissa Johnson 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 Melissa Johnson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Johnson is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Johnson was last updated on March 13, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.