Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Christopher J. Whalen work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher J. Whalen at 5 hospitals: Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, MercyOne Elkader Medical Center, Veterans Memorial Hospital and Winnmed. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Christopher J. Whalen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Winona, MN and La Crosse, WI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Christopher J. Whalen's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Christopher J. Whalen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher J. Whalen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Christopher J. Whalen?
- (507) 615-0600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Christopher J. Whalen's NPI number?
- 1780070557. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Christopher J. Whalen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher J. Whalen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Crossing Rivers Health Medical CenterPrairie Du Chien, WI · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 521330
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical CenterLa Crosse, WI · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 520087
- MercyOne Elkader Medical CenterElkader, IA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 161319
- Veterans Memorial HospitalWaukon, IA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 161318
- WinnmedDecorah, IA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 161371
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher J. Whalen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1122 W Hwy 61Winona, MN 55987 (507) 615‑0600
- 1836 S AveLa Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 783‑7300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher J. Whalen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc895 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Winona
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Winona, MN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780070557 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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