Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) - Community GI - Outpatient Outpatient

Local GI market

96 gastroenterologists

within 30 miles. That is 16.2 per 100,000 adults aged 45-74, 19% more than the US average (13.6).

36% of them finished medical school 30 or more years ago (US: 36%).

Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians file; Census ACS 2019-2023.

Procedure mix nearby

70% colonoscopy

Medicare fee-for-service procedures billed within 30 miles in 2024: 18,829 colonoscopies, 7,544 EGDs, 380 ERCPs, 259 EUS.

ERCP volume is typical and EUS is typical for the population, compared with the US (adjusted for Medicare Advantage share). 92% done in a hospital or surgery center; 74% by gastroenterologists.

72.2% of adults 45-75 in this county are up to date on colorectal screening, 2.8 points above the state (69.4%).

60% of Medicare patients here are in Medicare Advantage (state: 57%). Medicare procedure counts above cover only the other 40%.

Source: CMS Medicare Physician and Other Practitioners by provider and service, 2024 (fee-for-service only; services for fewer than 11 patients hidden). CMS MA penetration; CDC PLACES 2025 (2022 survey).

Cost of living

Prices in Wisconsin are 5.9% below the US average.

Wisconsin state income tax on $450k: about $26k (5.8%), single filer, before deductions. Local taxes not included. ($450k is a reference salary; this ad states none.)

Source: BEA regional price parities, 2024. State level; big metros cost more. Tax: Tax Foundation 2026 state brackets.

Hospitals and surgery centers

19 hospitals, 31 surgery centers

within 30 miles. 17 of the hospitals run an emergency department; 10 of 14 rated hold 4 or 5 CMS stars.

Nearest: Community Memorial Hospital (0 mi, 4 stars); Ascension Wisconsin Hosp Menomonee Falls Campus (0 mi); Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital (8 mi, 3 stars).

15 of the surgery centers reported 9,939 Medicare outpatient colonoscopies in a year. More endoscopy centers usually means more ASC ownership and partnership options.

Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information and ASC Quality Reporting (ASC-12 colonoscopy cases, Medicare fee-for-service). Located by ZIP code.

State rules for your contract

Noncompete: Courts decide

No physician-specific statute. Courts decide case by case whether the time, distance and scope are reasonable.

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact: member (faster multi-state licensing).

State law summary, not legal advice. Have a contract lawyer read your agreement. IMLC states; all states.

Employer

Academic medical center, 501(c)(3)

The employer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. W-2 jobs with it usually count toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Confirm which entity pays you.

Source

Visas (H-1B / J-1)

No H-1B filings for GI physicians from this employer in the data we hold. That does not mean it will not sponsor.

All GI H-1B filings in Wisconsin: 8, median $537k.

This county has no current primary care shortage designation. State J-1 waiver contacts (3RNET).

Source: US Dept. of Labor LCA disclosure data (certified H-1B, FY2024-FY2026); HRSA HPSA data. All GI H-1B employers