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GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
NPI 1376593442
General Acute Care Hospital in La Crosse, WI

Active since May 11, 2006
1910 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 775-4370(608) 775-7440 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 31, 2026, May 15, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc NPPES

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

GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER INC (NPI 1376593442), doing business as Emplify Health La Crosse Hospital, is a healthcare organization registered as a general acute care hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Debra L Van Pay, Director, Reimbursement, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376593442
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282N00000X
Legal Business NameGUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER INC
Location Address1910 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601
Mailing Address1910 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5467 · (608) 782-7300
Phone(608) 775-4370
Fax(608) 775-7440
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDebra L Van PayDirector, Reimbursement · (920) 436-8628
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2026
✔ NPI 1376593442 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral Acute Care HospitalHospitals
Taxonomy Code282N00000X
Definition
An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.
Also ListedClinic/Center · End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) TreatmentTaxonomy 261QE0700X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)Taxonomy 261QM0801X
Also ListedClinical Medical LaboratoryTaxonomy 291U00000X
Also ListedSubstance Abuse Rehabilitation FacilityTaxonomy 324500000X
1910 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEmplify Health La Crosse Hospital

Other Identifiers 19

Medicaid11012926WI
Medicaid32945900WI
Medicaid33072600WI
Medicaid419555800MN
Medicaid42194300WI
Medicaid42220300WI
Medicaid42228900WI
Medicaid169555000MN
Medicaid42051000WI
Medicaid0699017IA
Medicaid11012900WI
Medicaid100020154WI
Medicaid42050900WI
Medicaid42063400WI
Medicaid765347600MN
Medicaid42053600WI
Medicaid42150400WI
Medicaid42212400WI
Medicaid44003500WI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

1,475

Medicare enrollment records show 1,475 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 21 practice at this address and 949 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 71

Nurse Practitioner206
Internal Medicine118
Family Practice105
Pediatric Medicine72
Emergency Medicine66
Diagnostic Radiology58
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)57
General Surgery50
63 other specialties743

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 1,475
Rebecca Jacobson, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1487310108
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Marissa Pederson, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1447865142
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jeffrey Reiland, CADC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1073519575
1900 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 775-2287
✔ PECOSSame address
Kevin Rossiter, M.D.
Nephrology
NPI 1093784332
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Myriah Zeien-Tarantelli, MD MPH
Gastroenterology
NPI 1568728467
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joseph Bodnar, MS
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1154582062
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOSSame address
Gregory Head, MS
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1932394996
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOSSame address
Mary Watts, MS
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1649276791
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 775-2287
✔ PECOSSame address
Katelyn Crotteau, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1093605479
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOSSame address
Christine Fishel, ARNP-CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1730435710
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hope Guzzo, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1295186401
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jacquelyn Hancock, LPC, CSAC
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1598334088
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 775-2287
✔ PECOSSame address
Aaron Hanesworth, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1790780302
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joseph Holger, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1184143968
1900 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Laura Keatley, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1972214591
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Laura Kelley, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1730804592
1900 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 775-2287
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Russell Norris, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1669488144
1900 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 775-7485
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tara Ostromencki, DNP, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1801550397
1900 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOSSame address
Lindsey Query
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1548528466
1910 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Sarah Wendland, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1407587108
1900 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 1,475 clinicians

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

Inpatient Rehabilitation Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, patient outcomes and conditions treated for Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc (CMS certification number 52T087), from CMS Care Compare.

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc

Inpatient rehabilitation facility · La Crosse, WI
OwnershipNon-profit
CMS Certification Number52T087
Medicare-Certified SinceMay 1, 1984
Location1900 South AvenueLa Crosse, WI 54601
Phone(608) 775-3064
Rehabilitation unit within a hospital

Conditions Treated

Medicare patient stays by the condition that brought the patient to rehabilitation
Stroke
84
patient stays
Hip or knee replacement, amputation or other bone or joint condition
56
patient stays
Spinal cord disease or condition (non-traumatic)
37
patient stays
Brain injury (traumatic)
25
patient stays
Hip or femur fracture
25
patient stays
Brain disease or condition (non-traumatic)
22
patient stays
Nervous system disorder (excluding stroke)
18
patient stays
Spinal cord injury (traumatic)
Less than 11 patient stays
All other conditions
71
patient stays
Counts reflect Medicare patient stays reported to CMS. CMS reports counts under 11 as "Less than 11" to protect patient privacy.

Quality Measures

Medications reviewed, with follow-up when issues were found
Drug Regimen Review · 345 patient stays
100%
Patients given a current list of their medications at discharge
Transfer of Health Information to the Patient · 180 patient stays
100%
Medication list sent to the next provider at discharge
Transfer of Health Information to the Provider · 165 patient stays
100%
Patients who meet or exceed the self-care ability expected for their condition at discharge
Discharge Self-Care Score · 310 patient stays
59.4%
Patients who meet or exceed the mobility expected for their condition at discharge
Discharge Mobility Score · 310 patient stays
45.8%
Patients who meet or exceed the overall function expected at discharge
Discharge Function Score · 310 patient stays
59.03%
Patients who experienced one or more falls with major injury during their stay
345 patient stays · Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
Patients with pressure ulcers or injuries that are new or worsened
Risk-adjusted rate · 345 patient stays · observed rate 3.2% · Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.6%
Healthcare workers given the influenza vaccine
145 healthcare workers
81.4%
Healthcare workers up to date on COVID-19 vaccination
148 healthcare workers
10.1%
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)
2 observed infections · 1.365 predicted · 501 urinary catheter days
1.465
standardized infection ratio
No Different than the National Benchmark
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections
1 observed infections · 3.535 predicted · 6,850 patient days
0.283
standardized infection ratio
No Different than the National Benchmark
Measures are reported under the CMS Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (October 2021 to December 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to home or the community
150 of 238 patient stays · observed rate 63.03%
61.8%
risk-standardized rate
Worse than the National Rate
Potentially preventable readmissions within 30 days after discharge
16 readmissions of 227 patient stays · observed rate 7.05% · Lower rates are better for this measure.
8.73%
risk-standardized rate
No Different than the National Rate
Potentially preventable readmissions during the rehabilitation stay
15 readmissions of 256 patient stays · observed rate 5.86% · Lower rates are better for this measure.
5.7%
risk-standardized rate
No Different than the National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 232 episodes
0.96
spending ratio
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient condition mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

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 Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc is 1376593442. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2006. The provider is doing business as Emplify Health La Crosse Hospital.

Where is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc located?

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc is located at 1910 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601. The listed phone number is (608) 775-4370.

What is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital with taxonomy code 282N00000X.

Is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1,475 clinicians in 71 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (206), Internal Medicine (118) and Family Practice (105). Of these, 21 practice at this address and 949 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility?

Yes. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CMS certification number 52T087), certified since May 1, 1984.

What insurance does Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 2 other insurers list Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc 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 Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc was last updated on August 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.