RICKY J WANIGER MD
NPI 1366446098
Family Medicine in La Crosse, WI

Active since June 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Ricky J Waniger Md NPPES

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

RICKY J WANIGER MD (NPI 1366446098) is an individual family medicine provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (29593) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366446098
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameRICKY J WANIGERCredential: MD
Location Address1836 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601-5429
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 2015
NPI 1366446098 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in WI · 29593
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.
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid31591600WI
Medicare UPINE46201

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ricky J Waniger 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 ID143116970
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040226001043, I20100206000205
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
80 services79 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
40 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Gundersen St Josephs Hospital And Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · Hillsboro, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521304
Location400 Water AveHillsboro, WI 54634 · Vernon County
Emergency services

Gundersen Moundview Hospital And Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · Friendship, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521309
Location402 W Lake StFriendship, WI 53934 · Adams County
Emergency services

Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Prairie Du Chien, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521330
Location37868 Us Hwy 18Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821 · Crawford County
Emergency services

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
$95.41 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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 4

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
9 suppliers29 claims79 services$5.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers22 claims28 services$0.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N
1 supplier12 claims360 services$0.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers20 claims20 services$26.06 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 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 Ricky Waniger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricky Waniger is 1366446098. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2005.

Where is Ricky Waniger located?

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

What is Ricky Waniger's specialty?

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

Is Ricky Waniger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricky Waniger 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 Ricky Waniger accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, Group Health Cooperative-SCW, HealthPartners and Medica and 2 other insurers list Ricky Waniger 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 Ricky Waniger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ricky Waniger is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Gundersen St Josephs Hospital And Clinics, Gundersen Moundview Hospital And Clinics and Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricky Waniger was last updated on May 15, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.