NICOLE CARMEN BENKERS PA
NPI 1396203303
Physician Assistant - Surgical in La Crosse, WI

Active since March 08, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Nicole Carmen Benkers Pa NPPES

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

NICOLE CARMEN BENKERS PA (NPI 1396203303) is an individual surgical provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (4634) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396203303
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363AS0400X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE CARMEN BENKERSCredential: PA
Location Address1836 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601-5429
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2019
NPI 1396203303 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · SurgicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AS0400X
License Licensed in WI · 4634
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601

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

Nicole Carmen Benkers Pa 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 ID1557602091
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190409003334, I20240116002891
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 4

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.

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 93016
An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG involves monitoring your heart's activity while it's under stress, either from exercise or medication. A doctor supervises the entire procedure to ensure safety and accuracy in results. This test helps detect heart problems.
90 services89 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
66 services41 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
39 services31 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Elizabeth Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Wabasha, MN
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number241335
Location1200 Grant Blvd WWabasha, MN 55981 · Wabasha 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

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$7.10 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 Nicole Benkers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Benkers is 1396203303. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2019.

Where is Nicole Benkers located?

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

What is Nicole Benkers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Is Nicole Benkers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Benkers 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 Nicole Benkers accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, HealthPartners, Medica and Quartz and 1 other insurer list Nicole Benkers 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 Nicole Benkers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Benkers is affiliated with Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics, St Elizabeth Medical Center and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Benkers was last updated on March 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.