Quick answers
- Does Gregory A. Hutcheson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gregory A. Hutcheson 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 Gregory A. Hutcheson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 327 Original Medicare patients and 4,754 services for Gregory A. Hutcheson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gregory A. Hutcheson's NPI number?
- 1841340379. 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 Gregory A. Hutcheson, 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 | 327 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,754 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)2,462 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)321 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)179 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)154 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)132 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis29%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety22%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gregory A. Hutcheson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1836 S AveLa Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 782‑7300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gregory A. Hutcheson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gundersen Clinic Ltd418 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in La Crosse
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Crosse, WI — 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 | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841340379 |
| 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
- 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