DR. CHRISTINE JOANNE WALLER M.D.
NPI 1588826705
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in La Crosse, WI

Active since June 29, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Christine Joanne Waller M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINE JOANNE WALLER M.D. (NPI 1588826705) is an individual surgical critical care provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (62567) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588826705
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINE JOANNE WALLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1836 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601-5429
Mailing Address1711 Madison StLa Crosse, WI 54601-4975 · (217) 971-4934
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1588826705 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 62567
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 62567 (WI), R-8454 (IA)
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. Christine Joanne Waller M.d. 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 ID840432415
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141001001346, I20260212002955
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christine Waller reassigns Medicare billing to 3 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
Critical Access
400 WATER AVE
Hillsboro, WI 54634
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Josephs Health Services Inc
  • 75 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.

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 Christine Waller's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Waller is 1588826705. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2008.

Where is Christine Waller located?

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

What is Christine Waller's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Christine Waller enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Waller 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 Christine Waller's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christine Waller reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Gundersen Clinic Ltd (La Crosse, WI), Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc (La Crosse, WI) and St. Joseph's Health Services, Inc. (Hillsboro, 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 Christine Waller's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christine Waller accept?

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

According to CMS data, Christine Waller is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Waller was last updated on January 22, 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.