Kara J Tower, D.O.

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Kara J Tower is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in La Crosse, WI with over 20 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

Kara J Tower, D.O. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 20+ years, working in group practice. With 20+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the La Crosse area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 102 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in WISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in La Crosse20+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1402dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · 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?

Medicare Patients

114

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

125

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

949

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $649k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
51%

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

High Cholesterol
47%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Mood Disorders
37%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
36%

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

Anxiety Disorders
33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Chronic Kidney Disease
22%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Diabetes
20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

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. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kara J Tower

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kara J Tower for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, 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 Kara J Tower

NPI records show Dr. Tower as active 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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