Kathryn Bluske, PA-C
NPI 1639493786 · Medical Physician Assistant · La Crosse, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathryn Bluske, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in La Crosse, WI (NPI 1639493786).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639493786
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA00547 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
177 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 76 | $52 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 13 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$104 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 22 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 | 11 |
| Omeprazole | 17 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 16 | — |
| Gabapentin | 12 | — |
| Atenolol | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-03-18
- Last updated
- 2016-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathryn Bluske's NPI number?
- Kathryn Bluske's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639493786, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathryn Bluske's specialty?
- Kathryn Bluske is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathryn Bluske located?
- Kathryn Bluske's practice location on file with NPPES is 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601-5429.
- What is Kathryn Bluske's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathryn Bluske is (608) 782-7300.
- Does Kathryn Bluske accept Medicare?
- Kathryn Bluske is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathryn Bluske's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathryn Bluske's NPI (1639493786) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.