Paula A Bank, M.D., PH.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry & Neurology

Paula A Bank is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in La Crosse, WI with over 29 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

With over 29 years in psychiatry & neurology, Paula a Bank, M.D., PH.D. is a long-established child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in La Crosse. A Michigan State University College of Human Medicine graduate since 1997, she brings 29+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 22 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in WISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in La Crosse29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1174dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · 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

93.6%

Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.8 pts)

Better than 83% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin

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

Medicare Patients

22

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

28

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

776

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $55k

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 ADHD, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders.

ADHD
75%

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

Mood Disorders
55%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+16%)50%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

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 · 1997

    Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

  2. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Taxonomy: 2084P0804X

Education & Training

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Class of 1997)

Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Paula a Bank

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Paula a Bank for ADHD consultations, mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling — 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 Paula a Bank

Dr. Bank 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 3 federal data sources

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

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