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Molina Healthcare Doctors in La Crosse, WI

46 in-network providers across 21 specialties and 14 plans

46 Providers
21 Specialties
Molina Healthcare’s Wisconsin network spans 3,392 providers. La Crosse accounts for 1% of that. The largest Molina Healthcare footprint in Wisconsin is in Madison (1,757 providers).
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MS
Dr. Matthew Schmitz, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northwest Wisconsin Region Inc
200 1st St Sw, La Crosse, WI 55905
19 years experience · Michigan State University College Of Hum...
Molina Healthcare✓ Medicare29 plans
BH
Dr. Brian Hosfield, MD
General Surgery
Po Box, La Crosse, WI 60673
10 years experience · University Of Minnesota Medical School
Molina Healthcare6 plans
WF
Dr. Walid Farhat, MD
Urology
1836 S Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
34 years experience · Other
Molina Healthcare11 plans

About Molina Healthcare Coverage in La Crosse

Molina Healthcare operates 14 distinct plans in La Crosse, WI, with a combined in-network roster of 46 doctors across 21 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in La Crosse, Molina Healthcare ranks #6 by provider count, the leader is Cigna with 1,700 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which Molina Healthcare plans have the widest reach in La Crosse, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

Molina Healthcare sells SNP, HMO plan types in La Crosse. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) lets you see any provider without a referral; out-of-network care is covered but you pay a higher share. An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) requires you to pick a primary-care doctor and get referrals for most specialist care, usually in exchange for lower premiums. An EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) is in-network only, like an HMO, but skips the referral requirement. A POS (Point of Service) plan blends HMO-style in-network with PPO-style out-of-network options. Your plan name is on your member ID card.

Molina Healthcare is a Medicare Advantage carrier in La Crosse with 2 plans available to seniors, listed below with star ratings and premiums. Molina Healthcare does not currently sell ACA marketplace plans in WI; commercial coverage shown above comes through employer groups.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Plan Type Mix in La Crosse

Molina Healthcare organizes its La Crosse network into several plan types, each with different rules about which doctors you can see and what referrals you need. The bars below show the unique-provider share of the 46-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most Molina Healthcare doctors in La Crosse accept the insurer’s broader preferred-provider plans. these give you maximum choice and don’t require referrals to specialists. A high HMO share signals a tighter gatekeeper model: lower premiums but you usually need your primary-care doctor to refer you before a specialist will bill. EPO and POS bars sit between those two on both flexibility and cost.

Because individual doctors typically participate in multiple Molina Healthcare plan types at once, these percentages don’t sum to 100%. the same provider can appear as both PPO and OAP coverage. What the chart tells you is which plan categories have meaningful depth in La Crosse.

Network size46Molina Healthcare providers in La Crosse
HMO
146
2%
Other
4446
96%
Other
3046
65%

Percentages don’t sum to 100% because most doctors participate in several plan types simultaneously.

Molina Healthcare Plans in La Crosse

Molina Healthcare contracts with doctors at the network level in La Crosse. Each network below is a contract; your specific plan (printed on your member ID) maps to one of them.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)

SNP

27

HealthChoice Illinois

21

HealthChoice Illinois MLTSS

21

Molina Medicare Complete Care (HMO D-SNP)

SNP

10

Molina Marketplace

10

Molina Medicare Complete Care Select (HMO D-SNP)

SNP

9

Molina Idaho Medicaid Plus

4

Senior Whole Health (HMO D-SNP)

SNP

3

Molina One Care

3

Medicaid

2

Passport Marketplace

2

Molina Medicare Choice Care (HMO)

HMO

1

Molina Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plans in La Crosse

2 Molina Healthcare Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors in La Crosse. Each plan combines Medicare Parts A, B and usually D (prescription drugs) into one product, with star ratings and monthly premiums shown.

Star ratings (1-5) reflect overall plan quality measured by CMS. a 4-star plan generally indicates above-average member experience and care coordination. Premiums shown are the monthly cost on top of the standard Medicare Part B premium.

Plan NameTypeStar RatingPremium / MOOP
My Choice Wisconsin Medicare Dual Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP)SNP
HMO D-SNP★★★☆☆ 3.0$0/moMOOP $9,250
My Choice Wisconsin Partnership Plan (HMO D-SNP)SNP
HMO D-SNP★★★☆☆ 3.0$13/moMOOP $9,250

Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape File. Star ratings reflect overall plan performance per CMS quality measures. Premiums shown are monthly Part C+D consolidated.

Top Specialties Accepting Molina Healthcare

Molina Healthcare’s La Crosse network spans 21 distinct medical specialties. The mix reflects where the insurer has negotiated the deepest physician contracts. primary-care specialties and behavioral health tend to dominate, with surgical and sub-specialty networks typically narrower.

Click any specialty below to see a filtered list of just those in-network providers in La Crosse, including ratings, locations, years of experience, and contact information. For specialties with fewer than 10 in-network providers, you’ll likely want to check nearby cities too. the section further down on this page has your geographic options.

Physician Experience in Molina Healthcare’s La Crosse Network

Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For Molina Healthcare’s La Crosse network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.

A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.

Median21years of experience
477 Molina Healthcare providers in La Crosse with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
0providers
0%
Established6–15 yrs
58providers
12%
Senior16–30 yrs
363providers
76%
Veteran30+ yrs
56providers
12%

Telehealth Coverage in La Crosse

14 of 46 Molina Healthcare in-network providers (30%) offer telehealth visits in La Crosse. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.

Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your Molina Healthcare member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in La Crosse

Top Hospitals Serving Molina Healthcare Patients in La Crosse

Hospitals with the most Molina Healthcare-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that Molina Healthcare has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your Molina Healthcare plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in La Crosse

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in La Crosse. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If Molina Healthcare’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s La Crosse provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Nearby Cities with Molina Healthcare Coverage

Cities closest to La Crosse where Molina Healthcare has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s Molina Healthcare network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-La Crosse options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Molina Healthcare coverage in La Crosse

How do I find an Molina Healthcare in-network doctor in La Crosse, WI?

Molina Healthcare has 46 in-network providers across 21 medical specialties in La Crosse. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

What Molina Healthcare plan types are available in La Crosse?

Molina Healthcare sells 2 distinct plan types in La Crosse: SNP (44 doctors), HMO (1 doctors). PPO plans give you the broadest provider choice without referrals; HMO plans require a primary-care referral but typically have lower premiums; EPO plans skip the referral but stay in-network only; POS plans blend HMO in-network rules with PPO out-of-network options. Choose by reading what's printed on your member ID card and matching it to one of the rows in the Plans section above.

Does Molina Healthcare offer Medicare Advantage in La Crosse?

Yes. Molina Healthcare offers 2 Medicare Advantage plans in La Crosse for 2026, with plan types including HMO D-SNP. The average CMS star rating across these plans is 3.0 of 5. Medicare Advantage (Part C) bundles Parts A and B with usually Part D prescription drug coverage, often adding dental, vision, and wellness benefits. Enrollment is open during the annual election period each fall.

What's the highest-rated Molina Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan in La Crosse?

My Choice Wisconsin Medicare Dual Advantage Plan (HMO D-SNP) (HMO D-SNP) holds Molina Healthcare's top CMS star rating in La Crosse at 3.0 of 5, with a $0 monthly premium. Star ratings reflect overall plan quality based on member experience, customer service, drug pricing, and clinical care measures. Plans rated 4 or higher generally indicate above-average performance.

Are there $0 premium Molina Healthcare Medicare Advantage plans in La Crosse?

Yes. 1 of Molina Healthcare's 2 Medicare Advantage plans in La Crosse carry a $0 monthly premium for 2026. Note that $0 premium plans still require you to pay the standard Medicare Part B premium each month, plus copays and deductibles when you use care. Compare each plan's MOOP (maximum out-of-pocket) limit to understand worst-case annual cost.

Which hospitals in La Crosse accept Molina Healthcare?

Hospitals where Molina Healthcare doctors most commonly practice in La Crosse include GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER INC, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - MANKATO, MAYO CLINIC HLTH SYSTM FRANCISCAN HLTHCARE SPARTA. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your Molina Healthcare plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most Molina Healthcare providers in La Crosse?

Molina Healthcare's La Crosse network is largest in Neurology (6), Psychiatry (6), Nephrology (4). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does Molina Healthcare compare to other insurers in La Crosse?

Molina Healthcare ranks #6 of 6 major insurers tracked in La Crosse by provider count, with 46 doctors. Cigna leads at 1,700 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in La Crosse.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with Molina Healthcare?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific Molina Healthcare plan, and third check Molina Healthcare's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects Molina Healthcare's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept Molina Healthcare, then check Molina Healthcare's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this Molina Healthcare data last updated?

The Molina Healthcare La Crosse provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for La Crosse Molina Healthcare members.

Data freshness

Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly