Carol Kosmicke Powell, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Carol Kosmicke Powell is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in La Crosse, WI with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(608) 782-7300La Crosse, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across WI can see Carol Kosmicke Powell, M.D. in person in La Crosse or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine (class of 2002), she has been practicing for over 24 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 213 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in WISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in La Crosse24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3762dNPPES updated 2016-02-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

97.4%

Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.6 pts)

Top 7% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

87

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

168

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,845

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $201k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+35%)67%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
38%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

PTSD
34%

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    University of Nebraska Medical Center

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Nebraska College of Medicine (Class of 2002)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Carol Kosmicke Powell

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Carol Kosmicke Powell for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — 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 Carol Kosmicke Powell

Dr. Powell 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) 782-7300.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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