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- 420 Dewey Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
About Dr. Carlson
Based in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Joel M. Carlson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Medicare claims data shows Joel provided 306 services to 302 patients. The services billed most often include removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, and insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope. NPI 1063423515 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (715) 421-1001
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
420 DEWEY STREET
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Chronic conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis Malabsorption
Liver health
- Cirrhosis of the Liver
Specialized and cancer
- Short bowel syndrome
Wound care
- Feeding Tube Site Irritation
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Advanced endoscopy
- EUS-guided biopsy
Biliary and pancreatic endoscopy
- Biliary sphincterotomy
- Endoscopic bile duct stone removal
Capsule and physiology testing
- Ambulatory reflux monitoring
- Capsule endoscopy
- Hydrogen and methane breath testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Esophageal manometry
Chronic illness
- Feeding tube care and troubleshooting
Clinical Nutrition
- IV Nutrition Support
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
Digestive
- Bowel Retraining Program
General surgery
- Hemorrhoid banding and treatment
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Liver procedures
- Paracentesis
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Diagnostic colonoscopy
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Nursing care
- G-Tube Button Replacement
Nutrition & Digestion
- Feeding tube placement
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Esophageal biopsy
- Esophageal dilation
- Stomach biopsy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
306 services · 302 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | Procedure | 45384 |
100 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
84 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
32 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
19 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
25 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | Billing code | G0121 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 3
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Also at this address 4
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Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 1
Providers in WI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joel M. Carlson's specialty?
Joel M. Carlson is a gastroenterologist in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
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Where can I find Joel M. Carlson?
Joel M. Carlson is listed at 420 Dewey Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joel M. Carlson?
The number on file is (715) 421-1001. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joel M. Carlson?
Joel M. Carlson's National Provider Identifier is 1063423515. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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How much experience does Joel M. Carlson have?
Joel M. Carlson has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Joel M. Carlson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joel M. Carlson performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joel M. Carlson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joel M. Carlson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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