Quick answers
- Does Ann Chodara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ann Chodara 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 Ann Chodara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 238 Original Medicare patients and 676 services for Ann Chodara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ann Chodara's NPI number?
- 1578959870. 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 Ann Chodara, 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 | 238 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 676 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)187 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)109 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)71 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)41 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)38 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure68%
- High cholesterol58%
- Depression33%
- Anxiety33%
- Osteoporosis32%
Hospitals where Ann Chodara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ann Chodara 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.
- Mercyhealth FHN HospitalFreeport, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140160
- Richland HospitalRichland Center, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521341
- UnityPoint Health - MeriterMadison, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520089
- University of WI Hospitals & Clinics AuthorityMadison, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520098
- UW HealthRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140228
Practice locations
Addresses where Ann Chodara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2977 County Hwy CxPortage, WI 53901 (608) 742‑3004
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ann Chodara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc2,553 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists 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 Wisconsin School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578959870 |
| 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