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Neurology

Smathorn Thakolwiboon, MD

Works at hospitals in Eau Claire, WI · Sparta, WI · La Crosse, WI … · Wisconsin, Iowa

Summary

Dr. Smathorn Thakolwiboon, MD is a neurologist at 700 W Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601. Phone: (608) 785-0940. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Smathorn Thakolwiboon had 284 Original Medicare patients and 780 services. NPI 1619497161. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Smathorn Thakolwiboon, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Smathorn Thakolwiboon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Smathorn Thakolwiboon 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 Smathorn Thakolwiboon see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 284 Original Medicare patients and 780 services for Smathorn Thakolwiboon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Smathorn Thakolwiboon's NPI number?
1619497161. 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 Smathorn Thakolwiboon, 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 patients284
Services billed to Medicare780
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. 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)183 services
  2. Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)174 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)133 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)69 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)44 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 pressure71%
  • High cholesterol69%
  • Anxiety42%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Depression39%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%

Hospitals where Smathorn Thakolwiboon works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Smathorn Thakolwiboon 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Smathorn Thakolwiboon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Smathorn Thakolwiboon as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc534 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Neurology doctors in Wisconsin →

Other neurologists in La Crosse

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Crosse, WI — not a recommendation.

All neurologists in La Crosse →

Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619497161
CorrectionsReport 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

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians