KARA J TOWER D.O.
NPI 1801978648
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in La Crosse, WI

Q: What is Kara Tower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Tower is 1801978648. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2006.

Q: What is Kara Tower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Tower was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since October 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 28, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Kara J Tower D.o. NPPES

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

KARA J TOWER D.O. (NPI 1801978648) is an individual neurology provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (51894) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801978648

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X

Provider Legal NameKARA J TOWERCredential: D.O.

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 2006

Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1801978648 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0400X

License✔ Licensed in WI · 51894

Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kara J Tower D.o. 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 ID6608043476

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120507000410

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.

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.

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.

57 services39 patients

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886

This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.

53 services40 patients

Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 64615

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific facial and neck muscles, causing temporary paralysis. This helps reduce muscle activity and can alleviate certain medical conditions. Both sides of the face are treated for a balanced result.

47 services14 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.

38 services30 patients

Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies 95909

Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps identify any nerve damage or dysfunction. For 5-6 studies, this means multiple nerves will be tested. Small electrodes are placed on your skin to send and receive signals, causing minimal discomfort.

14 services14 patients

Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies 95911

Nerve conduction studies involve sending small electrical shocks through the skin to measure how quickly nerves transmit signals. This helps detect nerve damage. 9-10 studies mean this process will be repeated on different nerves to gather comprehensive data.

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.

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

Gundersen Moundview Hospital And Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · Friendship, WI

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number521309

Location402 W Lake StFriendship, WI 53934 · Adams County

Emergency services

Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · Whitehall, WI

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number521316

Location18601 Lincoln StWhitehall, WI 54773 · Trempealeau 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

$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.

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