DR. JOSHUA J POTARACKE D.C.
NPI 1538223409
Chiropractor in La Crosse, WI

Active since December 21, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 15, 2020, Feb 11, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Joshua J Potaracke D.c. NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA J POTARACKE D.C. (NPI 1538223409) is an individual chiropractor in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (4279) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538223409
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA J POTARACKECredential: D.C.
Location Address1836 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601-5429
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 15, 2020
✔ NPI 1538223409 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 4279✔ Licensed in MN · 6711
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joshua J Potaracke D.c. 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 ID9133121239
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070202000040, I20201030001089

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joshua Potaracke reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Clinic/Center
1836 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 928 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
710 DENTON ST
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin and Minnesota enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1376593442 (Minnesota)
  • 1,457 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions 98940
Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.
301 services66 patients
Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions 98940
Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.
187 services68 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

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 Joshua Potaracke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Potaracke is 1538223409. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2006.

Where is Joshua Potaracke located?

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

What is Joshua Potaracke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Joshua Potaracke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Potaracke 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joshua Potaracke's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joshua Potaracke reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Gundersen Clinic Ltd (La Crosse, WI) and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc (La Crosse, WI). Each 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 Joshua Potaracke's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joshua Potaracke accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, HealthPartners and Quartz list Joshua Potaracke 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 Joshua Potaracke affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Potaracke is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Potaracke was last updated on October 15, 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.