Quick answers
- Does Theodore F. Elsaesser accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Theodore F. Elsaesser 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 Theodore F. Elsaesser see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 537 Original Medicare patients and 862 services for Theodore F. Elsaesser. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Theodore F. Elsaesser's NPI number?
- 1497042402. 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 Theodore F. Elsaesser, 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 | 537 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 862 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)336 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)257 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)117 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)85 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis39%
- Depression35%
- Anxiety35%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where Theodore F. Elsaesser works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Theodore F. Elsaesser 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.
- Ripon Medical CenterRipon, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521321
- SSM Health St Clare Hospital - BarabooBaraboo, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520057
- SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - MadisonMadison, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520083
- University of WI Hospitals & Clinics AuthorityMadison, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520098
- Upland Hills HealthDodgeville, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521352
Practice locations
Addresses where Theodore F. Elsaesser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 530 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy SWisconsin Dells, WI 53965 (608) 254‑5959
- 600 Highland AveMadison, WI 53792 (608) 263‑6400
- 700 S Park StMadison, WI 53715 (608) 416‑1527
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Theodore F. Elsaesser as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc2,553 clinicians in the group
- Madison Emergency Physicians SC17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Wisconsin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wisconsin — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497042402 |
| 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