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VISHNU CHANDER M.D.
NPI 1780110254
Hospitalist in La Crosse, WI

Active since May 03, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
800 WEST AVE S, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 785-0940 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 17, 2026, Aug 24, 2026, Aug 12, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Vishnu Chander M.d. NPPES

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

VISHNU CHANDER M.D. (NPI 1780110254) is an individual hospitalist provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (71080) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alma, and maintains a secondary practice location in Madison.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780110254
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameVISHNU CHANDERCredential: M.D.
Location Address800 WEST AVE SLa Crosse, WI 54601-8806
Mailing AddressPo Box 860912Minneapolis, MN 55486-0912 · (608) 785-0940
Phone(608) 785-0940
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1780110254 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 71080
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 4301503210 (MI)
800 WEST AVE S, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Uw Hospitals and Clinics 600 Highland AveMadison, WI 53792-0001 · Phone (608) 263-6400

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Priority Health.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

Vishnu Chander 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 ID7810267853
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200813002043
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Vishnu Chander reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region, Inc.
Same address
Multi-Specialty
800 WEST AVE S
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1841278637 (Wisconsin)
  • 1,003 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629056049 (608) 392-3861
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northwest Wisconsin Region, Inc.
54 mi
Critical Access
13025 8TH ST
Osseo, WI 54758
NPI 1912958026 (715) 838-5270
Mymichigan Medical Group
350 mi
Internal Medicine
4000 WELLNESS DR
Midland, MI 48670
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 197 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629027669 (898) 391-6449
Mymichigan Medical Center Sault
372 mi
Family Medicine
16523 S WATER TOWER DR
Kincheloe, MI 49788
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 185 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851434419 (906) 495-1344

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
130 services55 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
53 services51 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
50 services20 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
37 services37 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
27 services27 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
23 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mymichigan Medical Center Alma

Acute Care Hospitals · Alma, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230030
Location300 E Warwick DrAlma, MI 48801 · Gratiot County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mymichigan Medical Center Midland

Acute Care Hospitals · Midland, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230222
Location4000 Wellness DriveMidland, MI 48670 · Midland County
Birthing friendly

Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sault Sainte Marie, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230239
Location500 Osborn BlvdSault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 · Chippewa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54601 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
$123.69 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $30.92 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers32 claims32 services$20.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$4.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers32 claims32 services$109.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$15.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

CAROL GOULET PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
800 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (507) 284-1373
ALAN S HECHT OD
Optometrist
800 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 392-9871
MICHAEL J PRICE MD
Urology
800 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 392-9883
CATHERINE A ZIEGLER FNP
Nurse Practitioner
800 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 785-0940
GABRIEL T. BERENDES MD
Family Medicine
800 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 785-0940
LISA MARIE CAMPBELL LCSW
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
800 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 785-0940
HANNI R COWLEY PT
Physical Therapist
800 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 785-0940
SCOTT B BLANKE MD
Otolaryngology
800 WEST AVE S
LA CROSSE, WI 54601
La Crosse County (608) 392-9888

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 Vishnu Chander's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vishnu Chander is 1780110254. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2017.

Where is Vishnu Chander located?

Vishnu Chander practices at 800 West Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601. The listed phone number is (608) 785-0940.

What is Vishnu Chander's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Vishnu Chander enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vishnu Chander 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 Vishnu Chander's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vishnu Chander reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region, Inc. (La Crosse, WI), Mayo Clinic Health System-Northwest Wisconsin Region, Inc. (Osseo, WI), Mymichigan Medical Group (Midland, MI) and Mymichigan Medical Center Sault (Kincheloe, MI). 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 Vishnu Chander's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vishnu Chander accept?

Health plans from Priority Health list Vishnu Chander 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 Vishnu Chander affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vishnu Chander is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alma, Mymichigan Medical Center Midland and Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vishnu Chander was last updated on September 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 37 days 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.