Dr. Caroline J Schwickerath

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 13+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Caroline J Schwickerath, DO, is a General Surgery specialist in Decorah, Iowa. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2011, having over 13 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Veterans Memorial Hospital, Winneshiek Medical Center. Dr. Caroline J Schwickerath also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Winneshiek Medical Center. Dr. Caroline J Schwickerath accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (563) 382-9671 to request Dr. Caroline J Schwickerath the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 901 Montgomery St
Decorah, IA 52101-2325

Phone 1: (563) 382-9671
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Caroline J Schwickerath
Former Name Caroline Schweizer
Gender Female
PECOS ID 4789827718
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 13 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Caroline J Schwickerath graduated from medical school in 2011.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1427344381
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 20, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Caroline J Schwickerath

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Caroline J Schwickerath has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 13 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Winneshiek Medical Center


Practice Locations

901 Montgomery St
Decorah, IA 52101-2325
Phone: (563) 382-9671
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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