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DONALD KLEPPEL MD
NPI 1669000253
Anesthesiology in La Crosse, WI

Active since March 30, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2025, Jun 18, 2024, Aug 27, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Donald Kleppel Md NPPES

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

DONALD KLEPPEL MD (NPI 1669000253) is an individual anesthesiology provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (86092) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669000253
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDONALD KLEPPELCredential: MD
Location Address1836 SOUTH AVELa Crosse, WI 54601-5429
Mailing Address1836 South AveLa Crosse, WI 54601-5429 · (608) 782-7300
Phone(608) 782-7300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1669000253 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 86092✔ Licensed in MN · 69599
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 30869 (MN)
Also ListedPain Medicine · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 208VP0000X · License 69599 (MN)
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1200 1st St SWRochester, MN 55905-0001 · Phone (507) 284-2511
Location 21216 2nd St SWRochester, MN 55902-1906 · Phone (507) 255-5123

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HealthPartners, Quartz.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

Donald Kleppel 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 ID3870917693
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210806000708, I20250821000392
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 Donald Kleppel reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc
Same address
Clinic/Center
710 DENTON ST
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,457 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619210895 (608) 782-7300
Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Inc.
34 mi
Rural Health
420 S PETERSON AVE
Blair, WI 54616
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1124063573 (Wisconsin)
  • 293 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659625192 (608) 989-2505
Mayo Clinic
63 mi
Infectious Disease
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 6,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114343860 (507) 284-2511

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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number240010
Location1216 Second Street SouthwestRochester, MN 55902 · Olmsted County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Vernon Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Viroqua, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521348
Location507 South Main StViroqua, WI 54665 · Vernon County
Emergency services

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.

JEFFREY BRIAN TROHKIMOINEN M.D.
Anesthesiology
1836 SOUTH AVE, GUNDERSEN CLINIC, LTD.
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 775-2031
JESSICA E THESING CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
DR. MICHAEL DAVID SMITH PSY.D.
Psychologist
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
JESSICA MAE RASMUSSEN
Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
JULIE SONSALLA NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
LAURA KLINGBEIL
Orthopaedic Surgery
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
SUSAN CAROL SORRENTINO RN
Registered Nurse (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300
NAOMI MUTHONI RUIRU NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 782-7300

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 Donald Kleppel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Kleppel is 1669000253. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2020.

Where is Donald Kleppel located?

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

What is Donald Kleppel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Donald Kleppel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Kleppel 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 Donald Kleppel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Donald Kleppel reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc (La Crosse, WI), Tri-County Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Blair, WI) and Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN). 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 Donald Kleppel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Donald Kleppel accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HealthPartners and Quartz list Donald Kleppel 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 Donald Kleppel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Kleppel is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center and Vernon Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Kleppel was last updated on August 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.