Quick answers
- Does Douglas G. Gold accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas G. Gold accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Douglas G. Gold see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 167 Original Medicare patients and 2,562 services for Douglas G. Gold. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas G. Gold's NPI number?
- 1063492957. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Douglas G. Gold, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 167 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,562 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Ct guidance for insertion of radiation therapy fields (77014)878 services
- Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions (77427)253 services
- Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy (G6002)207 services
- Calculation of radiation therapy dose (77300)176 services
- Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device (77334)146 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- High blood pressure74%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis31%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Diabetes30%
Hospitals where Douglas G. Gold works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas G. Gold at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical CenterLa Crosse, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520087
- St Elizabeth Medical CenterWabasha, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241335
- Tomah Memorial HospitalTomah, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521320
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas G. Gold is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1836 S AveLa Crosse, WI 54601
- 1910 S AveLa Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 782‑7300
- 2575 S 7th St, Bethany RiversideLa Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 775‑8200
- 402 A W Lake StFriendship, WI 53934 (608) 339‑8471
- 402 W Lake StFriendship, WI 53934 (608) 339‑3331
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas G. Gold as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc895 clinicians in the group
- Gundersen Clinic Ltd418 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Radiation Oncologyprimary
Other radiation oncologists in La Crosse
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Crosse, WI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063492957 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians