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DR. CAROLINE SCHWICKERATH D.O.
NPI 1427344381
Surgery in Decorah, IA

Active since June 20, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
901 MONTGOMERY ST, DECORAH, IA 52101(563) 382-2911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Caroline Schwickerath D.o. NPPES

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

DR. CAROLINE SCHWICKERATH D.O. (NPI 1427344381) is an individual surgery provider in Decorah, Iowa, licensed in Michigan (5101019389) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Winnmed, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427344381
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLINE SCHWICKERATHCredential: D.O.
Location Address901 MONTGOMERY STDecorah, IA 52101-2325
Mailing Address5900 Byron Center Ave SwWyoming, MI 49519-9606 · (616) 252-7200
Phone(563) 382-2911
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 15, 2021
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 15, 2021
✔ NPI 1427344381 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 5101019389
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.
901 MONTGOMERY ST, Decorah, IA 52101
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Caroline Schweizer

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan 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. Caroline Schwickerath D.o. 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 ID4789827718
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160803001583
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Winnmed

Critical Access Hospitals · Decorah, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161371
Location901 Montgomery StreetDecorah, IA 52101 · Winneshiek County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52101 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. RANDALL J BREMNER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911
ERIC WILLIAM SVESTKA M.D.
Family Medicine
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911
NANCY J GILSON RN DIABETES EDUCATOR
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911
HANNAH GAVESKE ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
901 MONTGOMERY ST, REHABILITATION SERVICES
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911
CHRIS TRYTTEN
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911
DOUGLAS O VOGELSON JR. AU.D.
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-9671
WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (952) 442-9770
MS. TAYLOR JO SNYDER RN
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
901 MONTGOMERY ST
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2911

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 Caroline Schwickerath's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Schwickerath is 1427344381. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2011. The provider is also known as Caroline Schweizer.

Where is Caroline Schwickerath located?

Caroline Schwickerath practices at 901 Montgomery St, Decorah, IA 52101. The listed phone number is (563) 382-2911.

What is Caroline Schwickerath's specialty?

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

Is Caroline Schwickerath enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Schwickerath 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 Caroline Schwickerath accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 1 other insurer list Caroline Schwickerath 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 Caroline Schwickerath affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Schwickerath is affiliated with Winnmed.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Schwickerath was last updated on February 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.