Carissa Verkuilen, PA-C
Carissa Verkuilen is a Medical Physician Assistant based in La Crosse, WI with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Carissa Verkuilen, PA-C specializes in medical, serving patients in La Crosse, WI in group practice. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1668dNPPES updated 2021-10-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.33%
Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
4.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
181
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
369
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,872
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $195k
Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 28, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Virtual Medical Care With Carissa Verkuilen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carissa Verkuilen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to La Crosse required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carissa Verkuilen
Dr. Verkuilen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in La Crosse, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (608) 775-8388.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carissa Verkuilen
Practice Location
1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601-5467
Mailing Address
1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601-5467
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