Barbara Assel, MD - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in La Crosse, WI

Barbara Assel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine" physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Her current practice location is 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, Wisconsin. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 782-7300.

Barbara Assel is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 50128) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1407815293.

Contact Information

Barbara Assel, MD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429
(608) 782-7300
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameBarbara Assel
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Location1836 South Ave, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407815293
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/26/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163478454
  • Enrollment ID: I20070409000121

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Barbara Assel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407815293NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VM0101XObstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine 50128 (Wisconsin)Primary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 50128 (Wisconsin)Secondary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Barbara Assel allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameGundersen Clinic Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851343115
PECOS PAC ID: 9638082779
Enrollment ID: O20031106000139

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Entity NameGundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376593442
PECOS PAC ID: 2163331414
Enrollment ID: O20130619000254

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Barbara Assel, MD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

Ph: (608) 782-7300
Barbara Assel, MD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

Ph: (608) 782-7300

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in La Crosse, WI

Theodore M Peck, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-782-7300    
Dayna Patricia Schwarz, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 800 West Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-392-9866    Fax: 608-392-3888
Dr. Lauren Allen Scott, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-782-7300    
Catherine R Ryan, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-782-7300    
Dana M Benden, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: 608-782-7300    
Harry Franklin Farb, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Kenneth W Merkitch, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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