Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Zernia, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician · La Crosse, WI

  • NPI 1124022728
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 546015429
(608) 782-7300

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 21, 2017
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Wisconsin #27859
Medicaid
WI #31407300

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124022728. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
139
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$16,157
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 50 47 $165
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 45 45 $113
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 26 $63
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 18 18 $68

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in La Crosse Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$38,520
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 12 $38,520.00

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$38,520

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
14
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$37
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 14 14 $37

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Zernia's medical specialty?
Dr. John Zernia practices Emergency Medicine Physician in La Crosse, WI.
Where does Dr. John Zernia practice?
Dr. John Zernia practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 546015429. Office phone: 6087827300.
What is Dr. John Zernia's NPI?
Dr. John Zernia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124022728, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Zernia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Zernia accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Zernia commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.