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DR. CHRISTOPHER JARED WINTERS MD
NPI 1659830768
Surgery in Decorah, IA

Active since March 18, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9, DECORAH, IA 52101(563) 382-3140 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2024, Jul 26, 2024, Jun 5, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Christopher Jared Winters Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER JARED WINTERS MD (NPI 1659830768) is an individual surgery provider in Decorah, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (52400) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659830768
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER JARED WINTERSCredential: MD
Location Address1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9Decorah, IA 52101-7301
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Phone(563) 382-3140
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1659830768 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · 52400✔ Licensed in WI · 83107-20✔ Licensed in MN · 75889
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.
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9, Decorah, IA 52101
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Aspirus Health Plan, Oscar Insurance Company, Quartz and more.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. Christopher Jared Winters Md 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 ID5395079735
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240830001819, I20240916000215
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 Christopher Winters reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gundersen Regional Clinics LLC
Same address
Clinic/Center
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9 STE 100
Decorah, IA 52101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043999071 (608) 782-7300
Gundersen Clinic Ltd
19 mi
Clinic/Center
123 5TH AVE SE
Spring Grove, MN 55974
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 141 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811949092 (608) 782-7300
Palmer Lutheran Health Center, Inc.
23 mi
Critical Access
112 JEFFERSON STREET
West Union, IA 52175
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1598765398 (Iowa)
  • 155 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891744108 (563) 422-3811

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 5

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

Veterans Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Waukon, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161318
Location40 1st Street SEWaukon, IA 52172 · Allamakee County
Emergency services

Regional Health Services Of Howard County

Critical Access Hospitals · Cresco, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161328
Location235 8th Avenue WestCresco, IA 52136 · Howard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Winnmed

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

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.

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. KEVIN VINCENT QUINN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-3140
JASON A MARET MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-3140
KARA KATZUNG OD
Optometrist
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2639
KURT A SWANSON DO
Family Medicine
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-3140
MICHAEL F LABELLE MD
Surgery
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-3140
PHILLIP S YEE MD
Surgery
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-3140
IAN J STOCK DO
Family Medicine
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-3140
DR. GREGORY JAMES VALKOSKY DPM
Podiatrist
1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9
DECORAH, IA 52101
Winneshiek County (563) 382-2639

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 Christopher Winters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Winters is 1659830768. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2019.

Where is Christopher Winters located?

Christopher Winters practices at 1830 State Highway 9, Decorah, IA 52101. The listed phone number is (563) 382-3140.

What is Christopher Winters's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Winters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Winters 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 Christopher Winters's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Winters reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Gundersen Regional Clinics LLC (Decorah, IA), Gundersen Clinic Ltd (Spring Grove, MN) and Palmer Lutheran Health Center, Inc. (West Union, IA). 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 Christopher Winters's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Winters accept?

Health plans from Aspirus Health Plan, Oscar Insurance Company, Quartz and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Christopher Winters 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 Christopher Winters affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Winters is affiliated with Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics, Veterans Memorial Hospital, Regional Health Services Of Howard County, Winnmed and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Winters was last updated on August 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.