Quick answers
- Does Thomas Nachtigal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas Nachtigal 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 Thomas Nachtigal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 580 Original Medicare patients and 1,619 services for Thomas Nachtigal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas Nachtigal's NPI number?
- 1962435172. 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 Thomas Nachtigal, 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 | 580 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,619 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)1,166 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)222 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)67 services
- Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (97597)49 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)27 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes41%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Atrial fibrillation28%
Hospitals where Thomas Nachtigal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas Nachtigal 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.
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical CenterLa Crosse, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520087
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center IncLa Crosse, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520004
- Winona Health ServicesWinona, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240044
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas Nachtigal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 109 W Jessie StRushford, MN 55971 (507) 864‑7726
- 855 Mankato AveWinona, MN 55987 (507) 454‑3650
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas Nachtigal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Winona Health Services169 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Winona Health Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962435172 |
| 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