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DR. PAUL VINCENT LETENDRE MD
NPI 1801158852
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in La Crosse, WI

Active since June 14, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Paul Vincent Letendre Md NPPES

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

DR. PAUL VINCENT LETENDRE MD (NPI 1801158852) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (71187) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801158852
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL VINCENT LETENDRECredential: 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 ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 2019
✔ NPI 1801158852 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 71187
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License R9529 (IA)
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, HealthPartners 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. Paul Vincent Letendre 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 ID446493423
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150507001762, I20190813002461
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Paul Letendre reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gundersen Clinic Ltd
Same address
Clinic/Center
1836 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851343115 (608) 782-7300
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
Gundersen Regional Clinics LLC
43 mi
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
St. Joseph's Health Services, Inc.
46 mi
Critical Access
400 WATER AVE
Hillsboro, WI 54634
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Josephs Health Services Inc
  • 282 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972591410 (608) 489-8000
Palmer Lutheran Health Center, Inc.
64 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
140 services106 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
136 services78 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
70 services45 patients
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.
44 services44 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
36 services20 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
29 services23 patients

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

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

Tomah Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Tomah, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521320
Location501 Gopher DrTomah, WI 54660 · Monroe County
Emergency services

Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital And Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · Boscobel, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521344
Location205 Parker StBoscobel, WI 53805 · Grant County
Emergency services

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
$163.24 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $40.81 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

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 Paul Letendre's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Letendre is 1801158852. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2012.

Where is Paul Letendre located?

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

What is Paul Letendre's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Paul Letendre enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Letendre 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 Paul Letendre's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Letendre reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Gundersen Clinic Ltd (La Crosse, WI), Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc (La Crosse, WI), Gundersen Regional Clinics LLC (Decorah, IA), St. Joseph's Health Services, Inc. (Hillsboro, WI) 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 Paul Letendre's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Paul Letendre accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, HealthPartners, Oscar Insurance Company and Quartz and 1 other insurer list Paul Letendre 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 Paul Letendre affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Letendre is affiliated with Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics, Winnmed, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Tomah Memorial Hospital and Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Letendre was last updated on August 6, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.