DR. NYHUS SCHAFFER D.C.
NPI 1689722316
Chiropractor in La Crosse, WI

Active since January 08, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
402 6TH ST S, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 785-2225(608) 782-2947 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Nyhus Schaffer D.c. NPPES

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

DR. NYHUS SCHAFFER D.C. (NPI 1689722316) is an individual chiropractor in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (4116-012) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is a graduate of Northwestern College Of Chiropractic (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689722316
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NYHUS SCHAFFERCredential: D.C.
Location Address402 6TH ST SLa Crosse, WI 54601-4505
Mailing Address402 6th St SLa Crosse, WI 54601-4505 · (608) 785-2225 · Fax (608) 782-2947
Fax(608) 782-2947
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern College Of ChiropracticGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 2014
✔ NPI 1689722316 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 4116-012
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.
402 6TH ST S, La Crosse, WI 54601

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified000135714WI
Medicaid38959300WI
Other201803762015WI · Blue Shield Id Number
Medicare UPINV04097WI

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. Nyhus Schaffer 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 ID3476508466
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050314000218

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

Chiropractor
402 6TH ST S
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Chiropractor
403 SAND LAKE RD
Onalaska, WI 54650
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 3 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

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, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
310 services44 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Chiropractor
402 6TH ST S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Massage Therapist
402 6TH ST S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Chiropractor
402 6TH ST S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Chiropractor
402 6TH ST S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Massage Therapist
402 6TH ST S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Massage Therapist
402 6TH ST S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Chiropractor
402 6TH ST S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
Chiropractor
402 6TH ST S
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 Nyhus Schaffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nyhus Schaffer is 1689722316. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2007.

Where is Nyhus Schaffer located?

Nyhus Schaffer practices at 402 6th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601. The listed phone number is (608) 785-2225.

What is Nyhus Schaffer's specialty?

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

Is Nyhus Schaffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nyhus Schaffer 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 Nyhus Schaffer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nyhus Schaffer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Chiro One Wellness Center Of La Crosse LLC (La Crosse, WI) and Feils Knapp Chiropractic Center (Onalaska, 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 Nyhus Schaffer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nyhus Schaffer accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HealthPartners and Quartz list Nyhus Schaffer 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nyhus Schaffer was last updated on October 14, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.