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JOSEPH J LACHICA M.D.
NPI 1720027238
Emergency Medicine in Friendship, WI

Active since June 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
402 W LAKE ST, FRIENDSHIP, WI 53934(608) 339-3331 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Joseph J Lachica M.d. NPPES

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

JOSEPH J LACHICA M.D. (NPI 1720027238) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Friendship, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (54341) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Meriter, and is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720027238
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH J LACHICACredential: M.D.
Location Address402 W LAKE STFriendship, WI 53934-9699
Mailing Address402 W Lake StFriendship, WI 53934-9699 · (608) 339-3331
Phone(608) 339-3331
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern Illinois University School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 2020
NPPES CertifiedNovember 4, 2020
✔ NPI 1720027238 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 54341✔ Licensed in IL · 036-111357
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
402 W LAKE ST, Friendship, WI 53934
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Group Health Cooperative-SCW.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

Joseph J Lachica 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 ID8123097110
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100824000767
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Lachica reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics, Inc
Same address
Critical Access
402 W LAKE ST
Friendship, WI 53934
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 280 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710939533 (608) 339-3331
Mile Bluff Medical Center Inc
19 mi
Rural Health
1040 DIVISION ST
Mauston, WI 53948
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 189 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881930527 (608) 847-6161
Divine Savior Healthcare, Inc.
33 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2817 NEW PINERY RD
Portage, WI 53901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 359 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124083894 (608) 742-4131
Emergency Medicine Associates Of Madison, Sc
66 mi
Emergency Medicine
202 S PARK ST
Madison, WI 53715
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235119769 (608) 417-4300
Mercy Health System Corporation
97 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1000 MINERAL POINT AVE
Janesville, WI 53548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,155 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093768962 (608) 756-6000
Rockford Emergency Physicians, LLC
124 mi
Emergency Medicine
1401 E STATE ST
Rockford, IL 61104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639876634 (779) 696-4400
Belvidere Emergency Physicians, LLC
127 mi
Emergency Medicine
1625 S STATE ST
Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306543319 (815) 547-5441

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 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
245 services236 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
196 services182 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
70 services70 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
41 services40 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Unitypoint Health - Meriter

Acute Care Hospitals · Madison, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520089
Location202 S Park StMadison, WI 53715 · Dane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mile Bluff Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mauston, WI
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number520109
Location1050 Division StMauston, WI 53948 · Juneau County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 53934 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
$82.92 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.41 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

ROBERT E DOCHERTY RN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
402 W LAKE ST
FRIENDSHIP, WI 53934
Adams County (608) 339-3331
VIRGINIA LEE BATIE APRN- FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
402 W LAKE ST
FRIENDSHIP, WI 53934
Adams County (608) 339-3331
MS. JENNIFER JO SUMMERS RN
Nurse Practitioner
402 W LAKE ST
FRIENDSHIP, WI 53934
Adams County (608) 339-3331
DR. RAHMATOLLAH O SIMANI M.D.
General Practice
402 W LAKE ST
FRIENDSHIP, WI 53934
Adams County (608) 339-3331
MATTHEW PAUL TOWNS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
402 W LAKE ST
FRIENDSHIP, WI 53934
Adams County (608) 339-3331
TAMARA STARR DANIELS M.D.
Emergency Medicine
402 W LAKE ST
FRIENDSHIP, WI 53934
Adams County (608) 339-3331
MR. DAVID J SHAPIRO R.PH.
Pharmacist
402 W LAKE ST
FRIENDSHIP, WI 53934
Adams County (608) 339-8367
HEATHER LYNNE SWEENEY NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
402 W LAKE ST
FRIENDSHIP, WI 53934
Adams County (608) 339-3331

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 Joseph Lachica's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Lachica is 1720027238. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2006.

Where is Joseph Lachica located?

Joseph Lachica practices at 402 W Lake St, Friendship, WI 53934. The listed phone number is (608) 339-3331.

What is Joseph Lachica's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Lachica enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Lachica 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 Joseph Lachica's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Lachica reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics, Inc (Friendship, WI), Mile Bluff Medical Center Inc (Mauston, WI), Divine Savior Healthcare, Inc. (Portage, WI), Emergency Medicine Associates Of Madison, Sc (Madison, WI), Mercy Health System Corporation (Janesville, WI) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Joseph Lachica's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Lachica accept?

Health plans from Group Health Cooperative-SCW list Joseph Lachica 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 Joseph Lachica affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Lachica is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Meriter and Mile Bluff Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Lachica was last updated on November 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.