Sharon I Barnhart, APNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

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

Sharon I Barnhart, APNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in La Crosse, WI in group practice. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 20 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 43 Nurse Practitioner providers in WISee all Nurse Practitioner in La Crosse20+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3669dNPPES updated 2016-04-19 · verify on CMS

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 prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.22%

Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)

3.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

236

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

408

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,829

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.73M

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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+3%)21%

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

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

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in La CrossePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Virtual Adult Health Care With Sharon I Barnhart

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sharon I Barnhart for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol 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 Sharon I Barnhart

NPI records show Dr. Barnhart 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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