Active NPI 1447664883 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Elleson Ann Schurtz , MD

Surgery • Decorah, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Elleson Schurtz, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Decorah, IA. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2013, Dr. Schurtz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9.

Dr. Schurtz maintains professional affiliations with Palmer Lutheran Health Center Inc, Gundersen Clinic Ltd, Gundersen Regional Clinics, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, 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

1830 State Highway 9

Decorah, IA 521017301

Telephone 5633823140

Fax 5633826140

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Gundersen Clinic, Ltd. Facility NPI 1982657458

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2013

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

13 Yrs -4.6 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

94.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schurtz (13 Years) 13 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 (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	37	37	$2900.24	$126.54
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	18	18	$3682.33	$228.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	40	39	$2700.40	$121.71
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	17	17	$3420.00	$235.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$362.64	$104.97
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$254.29	$67.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$248.45	$85.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	39	38	$2588.77	$117.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$348.59	$105.79
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	18	17	$3280.94	$240.46
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$243.83	$68.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$240.64	$86.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$328.00	$106.69
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	54	53	$2438.00	$145.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	19	$224.00	$87.25
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	15	$134.00	$53.59
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	16	$3086.00	$242.87
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$229.00	$69.28
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$1721.00	$104.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	46	45	$2268.00	$135.30
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	44	44	$218.00	$71.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$213.00	$70.72
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	15	14	$2871.00	$245.02
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$1601.00	$96.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	31	31	$218.00	$70.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IA MD-45725

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License ND RL13284

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Gundersen Regional Clinics, Llc

1830 State Hwy 9, Decorah, IA 521017301

Phone: 5633823140

Palmer Lutheran Health Center Inc

112 Jefferson St, West Union, IA 521751022

Phone: 5634223811

Gundersen Clinic Ltd

1830 State Hwy 9, Decorah, IA 521017301

Phone: 5633823140

Secondary Practice Locations

501 N Columbia Road Stop 9037, Und Surgery Smhs Room 5107

Grand Forks, ND 582029037

Phone: 7017773067

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 14, 2019

Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087827300)

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Updated Practice Location April 24, 2019

Registered at 1830 STATE HIGHWAY 9, DECORAH, IA 521017301 (Tel: 5633823140)

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NPI Profile Active June 13, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 13, 2014

Registered at 501 N COLUMBIA ROAD STOP 9037, UND SURGERY SMHS ROOM 5107, GRAND FORKS, ND 582029037 (Tel: 7017773067)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 13, 2014

Registered at 501 N COLUMBIA ROAD STOP 9037, UND SURGERY SMHS ROOM 5107, GRAND FORKS, ND 582029037 (Tel: 7017773067)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 13, 2014

Recorded as ELLESON SCHURTZ, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 13, 2014

Surgery (License #RL13284 in ND)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447664883

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 13, 2014

Last Update: August 14, 2019

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1836 South Ave

La Crosse, WI 546015429

Phone: 6087827300

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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