Tezo A Karedan, MD
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Tezo A Karedan is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in La Crosse, WI with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tezo a Karedan, MD practices as part of a group medical oncology internal medicine specialist practice in La Crosse, WI. She has been in practice for 30+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1067dNPPES updated 2023-06-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
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 = better3.92%
Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.92% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.4%
Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in WisconsinHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
202
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
167
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
688
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $804k
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.
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 Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$720 received from industry
47 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Tezo a Karedan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 20, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.
Taxonomy: 207RX0202X
Mailing address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Tezo a Karedan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tezo a Karedan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Tezo a Karedan
NPI records show Dr. Karedan as active with telehealth listed in La Crosse, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (715) 838-5222.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tezo a Karedan
Practice Location
800 West Ave South, La Crosse, WI 54601-8806
Mailing Address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
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