Dr. Kara J. Tower
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 15 years
- Graduation year: 2006
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1801978648
Dr. Kara J. Tower D.O.
Neurologist
She is located at 1836 South Avenue in La Crosse, WI 54601. Can help patients with the following: Claudication, Headache, Mad Cow Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Tourette Syndrome. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801978648. Appointment can be made via the phone number (608) 782-7300. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Kara J. Tower, being an neurologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Kara J. Tower.
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Amnesia
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Aphasia
- Autism
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Damage
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
- Claudication
- Cluster Headaches
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Concussion
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dementia
- Double Vision
- Dyslexia
- Dystonia
- Early Onset Alzheimers
- Encephalitis
- Encephalopathy
- Epilepsy
- Face Blindness
- Fainting
- Febrile Seizure
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Huntington's Disease (HD)
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Mad Cow Disease
- Meningitis
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Migraine
- Motion Sickness
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Nerve Damage
- Neuropathic Pain
- Optic Neuritis
- PANDAS
- Paralysis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pinched Nerve
- Polio
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Sciatica
- Seizures
- Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)
- Stroke
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tension Headache
- Tics
- Tinnitus
- Tourette Syndrome
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Testing
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. Kara J. Tower
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Kara J. Tower as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Mar 25, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad 5000 (3 Free PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad HSA (+ Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Preferred/Broad 0 Med Ded ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs+Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 4000 ($0 PCP Visits + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Preferred/Broad Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
Aspirus Health Plan
Network data as of Feb 13, 2024, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from Aspirus Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMO Bronze $0 Medical Deductible | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
| HMO Bronze 10000 | HMO · Bronze | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
| HMO Bronze 7500 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
| HMO Catastrophic 10600 with 3 free PCP visits | HMO · Catastrophic | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
| HMO Gold 2000 | HMO · Gold | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
| HMO Gold 2700 | HMO · Gold | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
| HMO HDHP Silver 5900 | HMO · Silver | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
| HMO Silver 6000 | HMO · Silver | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
| HMO Silver 6600 | HMO · Silver | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
| POS Bronze 7500 | POS · Expanded Bronze | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
| POS Bronze 8500 | POS · Bronze | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
| POS Silver 6000 | POS · Silver | Aspirussign | Accepting new patients |
HealthPartners
Network data as of Jun 25, 2018, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak $1,300 Gold | PPO · Gold | Network | Accepting new patients |
| Oak $2,000 Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Network | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica Individual Choice Bronze HSA | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Individual Choice Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Individual Choice Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Individual Choice Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Individual Choice Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Individual Choice Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Individual Choice Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Individual Choice Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Individual Choice Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Quartz
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 57 plans from Quartz
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE $10,150 DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $0 MEDICAL DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $10,150 DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE CATASTROPHIC $10,600 DED | HMO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD $4,000 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) $4,000 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD MAINTENANCE $700 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD MAINTENANCE (DENTAL & VISION) $700 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER $8,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER $9,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $8,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $9,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE $10,150 DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $0 MEDICAL DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $10,150 DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN CATASTROPHIC $10,600 DED | HMO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD $4,000 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) $4,000 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD MAINTENANCE $700 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD MAINTENANCE (DENTAL & VISION) $700 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN GOLD STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER $8,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER $9,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $8,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $9,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN SILVER STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE $10,150 DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $0 MEDICAL DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $10,150 DED | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH CATASTROPHIC $10,600 DED | HMO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD $4,000 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) $4,000 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD MAINTENANCE $700 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD MAINTENANCE (DENTAL & VISION) $700 DED | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER $8,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER $9,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $8,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $9,000 DED | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER STANDARD EASY PRICING | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Security Health Plan
Network data as of Aug 19, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 47 plans from Security Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier $2,000 - 25% | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $2,000 - 25% | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $3,500 - 30% | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $3,500 - 30% | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $4,000 - 50% | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $4,000 - 50% | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $5,000 HDHP | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $5,000 HDHP | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $6,000 - 40% | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $6,000 - 40% | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $7,500 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $7,500 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $7,500 HDHP | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier $7,500 HDHP | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier HMO $1,500 - 30% | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier HMO $2,500 - 20% Copay | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier HMO $3,400 - 30% HDHP | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier HMO $3,500 - 30% | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier HMO $3,500 HDHP | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier HMO $4,000 - 20% HDHP | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier HMO $5,000 - 20% HDHP | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier HMO $5,500 - 40% Copay | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier HMO $7,500 HDHP | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier HMO $750 - 10% | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier HMO $9,500 | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $1,500 - 30% | POS · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $1,500 - 30% | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $2,500 - 20% Copay | POS · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $2,500 - 20% Copay | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $3,400 - 30% HDHP | POS · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $3,400 - 30% HDHP | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $3,500 - 30% | POS · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $3,500 - 30% | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $3,500 HDHP | POS · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $3,500 HDHP | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $4,000 - 20% HDHP | POS · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $4,000 - 20% HDHP | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $5,000 - 20% HDHP | POS · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $5,000 - 20% HDHP | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $5,500 - 40% Copay | POS · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $5,500 - 40% Copay | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $7,500 HDHP | POS · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $7,500 HDHP | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $750 - 10% | POS · Platinum | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $750 - 10% | POS · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $9,500 | POS · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Premier POS $9,500 | POS · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Kara J. Tower is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Kara J. Tower is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Neurology .
Bills through: Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics, Inc.
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Acorda Therapeutics | $170 |
| Allergan | $21 |
Other
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $170 |
| Food and Beverage | $21 |
Studies
Graduated in 2006
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Kara J. Tower have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Kara J. Tower is affiliated with Monroe Clinic - Freeport.
Where can you meet with Dr. Kara J. Tower?
Dr. Kara J. Tower's office is located at 1836 South Avenue in La Crosse, WI 54601.
Does Dr. Kara J. Tower accept patients with HealthPartners?
Yes, Dr. Kara J. Tower is listed in-network for HealthPartners through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Kara J. Tower treat?
Dr. Kara J. Tower provides treatment for Claudication, Headache, Mad Cow Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, Tourette Syndrome. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Kara J. Tower affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Kara J. Tower is affiliated with GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.