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LAURA ALICE PETERSON MD
NPI 1881853307
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in La Crosse, WI

Active since June 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601(608) 782-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2021, Oct 15, 2018, May 9, 2018 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Laura Alice Peterson Md NPPES

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

LAURA ALICE PETERSON MD (NPI 1881853307) is an individual vascular surgery provider in La Crosse, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (73795) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881853307
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Provider Legal NameLAURA ALICE PETERSONCredential: 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 ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20216 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1881853307 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 73795✔ Licensed in OH · 35-096139
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 35.096139 (OH)
1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12300 Miami Valley Dr Ste 350Centerville, OH 45459 · Phone (937) 438-8640 · Fax (937) 438-8615
Location 230 E Apple St, Ste 5253Dayton, OH 45409-2939 · Phone (937) 208-2552 · Fax (937) 208-6154
Location 33130 N County Road 25A Ste 214Troy, OH 45373-1337 · Phone (937) 438-8640 · Fax (937) 438-8615

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0159725OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, CareSource 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

Laura Alice Peterson 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 ID6204077837
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210928000939, I20211108000573
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 Laura Peterson reassigns Medicare billing to 4 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
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 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.

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.
94 services66 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
44 services44 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 99441
A telephone medical discussion with a physician is a brief, 5-10 minute call where you can discuss your health concerns. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without needing to visit a clinic. It's important to prepare questions in advance to make the most of this time.
36 services32 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
25 services20 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.
12 services12 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

Veterans Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Waukon, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161318
Location40 1st Street SEWaukon, IA 52172 · Allamakee 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

Vernon Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Viroqua, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521348
Location507 South Main StViroqua, WI 54665 · Vernon 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
$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
$67.37 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $16.84 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 Laura Peterson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Peterson is 1881853307. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2008.

Where is Laura Peterson located?

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

What is Laura Peterson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.

Is Laura Peterson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Peterson 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 Laura Peterson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Peterson reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Gundersen Clinic Ltd (La Crosse, WI), Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc (La Crosse, WI), Gundersen Regional Clinics LLC (Decorah, IA) 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 Laura Peterson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Peterson accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, CareSource, HealthPartners and Oscar Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Laura Peterson 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 Laura Peterson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Peterson is affiliated with Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics, Veterans Memorial Hospital, Winnmed, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center and Vernon Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Peterson was last updated on September 9, 2021. 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.