KRISTA A. SCHARER M.D. – NPI #1467694455
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

KRISTA SCHARER is a physician located in TOMAH, WI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1467694455 to KRISTA SCHARER on April 06, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name KRISTA ANN BOWMAN. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Jul 27, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KRISTA SCHARER below.

NPI Profile for
KRISTA A. SCHARER

NPI Number
1467694455
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KRISTA A. SCHARER
Former Name: KRISTA ANN BOWMAN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
325 BUTTS AVE
TOMAH, WI 54660-1412
Phone: (608) 372-5951 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 WI 54870

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KRISTA SCHARER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL
      333 PINE RIDGE BLVD
      WAUSAU, WI 54401
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ASPIRUS AT HOME
      520 N 32ND AVENUE
      WAUSAU, WI 54401
  • HOSPICE
    • ASPIRUS COMFORT CARE AND HOSPICE SERVICES
      520 N 32ND AVE
      WAUSAU, WI 54401

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.