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Active NPI 1427344381 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Caroline Schwickerath , DO

Surgery • Decorah, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Caroline Schwickerath, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Decorah, IA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2011, Dr. Schwickerath delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 901 MONTGOMERY ST.

Dr. Schwickerath is affiliated with Winneshiek Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

901 Montgomery St

Decorah, IA 521012325

Telephone 5633822911
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Tisue Anesthesia Services Facility NPI 1720051592

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Decorah, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -2.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.6 Yrs
State Avg: 26.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Decorah, IA (452 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schwickerath (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Decorah Specialty Average (17.6 Years) 17.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
20 14 $311.15 $75.28
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
15 11 $233.60 $46.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-02-15
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MI 5101019389

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Winneshiek Medical Center

901 Montgomery St, Decorah, IA 521012325

Phone: 5633822911

Winneshiek Medical Center

901 Montgomery St, Decorah, IA 521012325

Phone: 5633873000

Winneshiek Medical Center

112 Jefferson St, West Union, IA 521751022

Phone: 5634223811

Secondary Practice Locations

5900 Byron Center Ave Sw

Wyoming, MI 495199606

Phone: 6162527200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
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Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Eric Svestka , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1013203280

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nancy Gilson , RN DIABETES EDUCATOR

Registered Nurse - Diabetes Educator

NPI 1013212232

RNDIABETESEDUCATOR

Hannah Gaveske , ATC

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NPI 1013294545

Certified Athletic Trainer

Chris Trytten

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NPI 1013716521
Dr. Paul Wenner , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1023248614

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location February 15, 2021

Registered at 901 MONTGOMERY ST, DECORAH, IA 521012325 (Tel: 5633822911)

NPI Profile Active June 20, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 20, 2011

Registered at 5900 BYRON CENTER AVE SW, WYOMING, MI 495199606 (Tel: 6162527200)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 20, 2011

Registered at 5900 BYRON CENTER AVE SW, WYOMING, MI 495199606 (Tel: 6162527200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 20, 2011

Recorded as CAROLINE SCHWICKERATH, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 20, 2011

Surgery (License #5101019389 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 20, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427344381
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 20, 2011
Last Update: February 15, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5900 Byron Center Ave Sw

Wyoming, MI 495199606

Phone: 6162527200

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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