Richard J Wittchow, MD - Medicare Pathology in La Crosse, WI

Richard J Wittchow, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Clinical Pathology/laboratory Medicine" physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He went to University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc, Saint Elizabeths Hospital Of Wabasha Inc and his current practice location is 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 782-7300.

Richard J Wittchow is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 27854) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1477557122.

Contact Information

Richard J Wittchow, MD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429
(608) 782-7300
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard J Wittchow
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience39 Years
Location1836 South Ave, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard J Wittchow attended and graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477557122
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/23/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022114669
  • Enrollment ID: I20070427000542

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard J Wittchow such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477557122NPI-NPPES
31914000MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0105XPathology - Clinical Pathology/laboratory Medicine 27854 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gundersen Lutheran Medical CenterLa crosse, WIHospital
St Elizabeth Medical CenterWabasha, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc2163331414800
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc2163331414800
Saint Elizabeths Hospital Of Wabasha Inc509261938773

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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: O20130807000951

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard J Wittchow, MD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

Ph: (608) 782-7300
Richard J Wittchow, MD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

Ph: (608) 782-7300

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