Quick answers
- Does Raquel S. Ristau accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raquel S. Ristau 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 Raquel S. Ristau see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 311 Original Medicare patients and 2,155 services for Raquel S. Ristau. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raquel S. Ristau's NPI number?
- 1265934384. 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 Raquel S. Ristau, 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 | 311 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,155 |
| Different services or procedures | 77 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Blood test, clotting time (85610)311 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)311 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)298 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)122 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)106 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).
- High blood pressure69%
- High cholesterol65%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- Arthritis31%
- Diabetes25%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Raquel S. Ristau works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raquel S. Ristau 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
- Veterans Memorial HospitalWaukon, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161318
- WinnmedDecorah, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161371
Practice locations
Addresses where Raquel S. Ristau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 106 E MainCalmar, IA 52132 (563) 562‑3211
- 120 2nd Ave SEWaukon, IA 52172 (563) 568‑3000
- 1830 State Hwy 9, Suite 100Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 382‑3140
- 50 N 4th StLansing, IA 52151 (563) 538‑4874
- 901 Montgomery StDecorah, IA 52101 (563) 382‑2911
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Raquel S. Ristau as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gundersen Clinic Ltd418 clinicians in the group
- Gundersen Regional Clinics, LLC53 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Calmar
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Calmar, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gundersen Clinic Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265934384 |
| 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