Efrain Cancel, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in La Crosse, WI

Efrain Cancel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc, Gundersen Clinic Ltd and his current practice location is 724 Denton St, La Crosse, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 782-7300.

Efrain Cancel is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 32645) 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 1972619419.

Contact Information

Efrain Cancel, MD
724 Denton St,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5447
(608) 782-7300
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Physician's Profile

Full NameEfrain Cancel
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience39 Years
Location724 Denton St, 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:
  • Efrain Cancel graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972619419
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315089190
  • Enrollment ID: I20100115000653

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Efrain Cancel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972619419NPI-NPPES
31758000MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 32645 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gundersen Lutheran Medical CenterLa crosse, WIHospital
Veterans Memorial HospitalWaukon, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc2163331414800
Gundersen Clinic Ltd9638082779359

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. Efrain Cancel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMarshfield Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952347981
PECOS PAC ID: 2264345206
Enrollment ID: O20031106000590
Entity NameGundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376593442
PECOS PAC ID: 2163331414
Enrollment ID: O20130619000254
Entity NameMchs Hospitals Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093221434
PECOS PAC ID: 5698071173
Enrollment ID: O20180208000096

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Efrain Cancel is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Efrain Cancel, MD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

Ph: (608) 782-7300
Efrain Cancel, MD
724 Denton St,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5447

Ph: (608) 782-7300

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