Carrie L Gerhard, MD
Carrie L Gerhard is a Family Medicine specialist based in La Crescent, MN with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 23 years in family medicine, Carrie L Gerhard, MD is a long-established family medicine physician in La Crescent. She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3761dNPPES updated 2016-02-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.29%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
3.29% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.8%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
360
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
401
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,779
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $564k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 2003
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
23 years in practice
Experienced
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.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601-5429
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Carrie L Gerhard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carrie L Gerhard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to La Crescent 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 Carrie L Gerhard
NPI records show Dr. Gerhard as active with telehealth listed in La Crescent, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 895-6610.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carrie L Gerhard
Practice Location
226 N 2nd St, La Crescent, MN 55947-1111
Mailing Address
1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601-5429
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