John Berschback, M.D.
NPI 1720244288 · Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician · Altoona, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Berschback, M.D. is a Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician provider in Altoona, WI (NPI 1720244288).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720244288
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 60479-20 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 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
1,049 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 186 | $80 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 93 | $97 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 88 | $52 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 66 | $100 |
| X-Ray of Finger, Minimum of 2 Views73140 | 64 | $34 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 56 | $47 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-04
- Last updated
- 2026-06-05
- Certified
- 2026-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Berschback's NPI number?
- John Berschback's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720244288, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Berschback's specialty?
- John Berschback is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Berschback located?
- John Berschback's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 Oakleaf Way Ste a, Altoona, WI 54720-2217.
- What is John Berschback's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Berschback is (715) 832-1400.
- Does John Berschback accept Medicare?
- John Berschback is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Berschback's NPI active?
- Yes — John Berschback's NPI (1720244288) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.