
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleVideo
Locations
- Emplify Health Decorah Podiatry
- 1830 State Highway 9, Decorah, IA 52101
- Get Directions
- phone: 563-382-3140
- Emplify Health West Union Podiatry
- 112 Jefferson Street, West Union, IA 52175
- Get Directions
- phone: 563-422-3811
- Emplify Health Cresco Regional Health Services of Howard County
- 235 8th Avenue West, Cresco, IA 52136
- Get Directions
- phone: 800-362-9567
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center, Podiatric Medicine/Surgery, 1988
- Medical School: University Of Osteopathic Medicine, 1987
Board Certifications
- Podiatric Orthopedics: American Board of Podiatric Medicine, 1994
Insurance
- Aetna Health Management
- Amerigroup Iowa Inc
- Anthem BCBS WI
- Arise Health Plan/ WPS
- BCBS MN
- Benefit Plan Administrators
- Care Wisconsin
- CIGNA
- Community Link
- Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire
- HealthEOS by Multiplan
- Healthpartners, Inc
- Independent Care Health Plan Medicaid
- Medica IFB
- Meritain Health
- MHS Health
- Midlands Choice
- Quartz
- The Alliance
- Tricare West
- Ucare Minnesota
- United Healthcare Inc.
- WCA Group Health Trust
- Wellmark BCBS IA
- Wisconsin Physician Services
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
129 ratings, 34 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
They made me feel relaxed. Informed. Never felt a thing. Highly recommended
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
Great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Their team there are friendly and knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Everyone was so nice and helpful!! I had so much respect for the doctor Tappe , he was great !!!answered all my guestions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
I would appreciate being able to have appointments with Tappe in West Union. more appointment days in West Union woul be much more convenient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
I like how Dr. Tappe treated me and listened carefully to me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2025
Provider and the assistant were thorough, attentive, and congenial.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2025
I was very happy with this appointment. So glad I went. He found what was wrong in a couple minutes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
Great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
I have been seeing Dr. Tappe for over 25 years. It's very important that I see him with my certain condition, so, and he's always been right on top of everything. Just so well pleased. Thank you very much.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
My chart didn't let me finish the check in process. I tried several times to complete it. Apparently enough was done as I didn't have to do more at the clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Everyone was very pleasant and made you feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
Dr. Tappe is a wonderful provider. He is professional and personable. He is thorough, thoughtful, and an excellent communicator. I would recommend him to anyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr. Tappe listened to my concerns and took the time to answer my questions. Highly recommend.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
I arrived as requested at 9:45, but didn't get into providers until 10:30. At 10:10 I inquired and was told they were behind but should be only about 5 more minutes. 15 minutes later they called be from the waiting area. The doctor was in about 10 minutes later. Patient should be notified of delays and offered the choice to wait or to reschedule.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
There was a misunderstanding as to why I came. I understood from them that I was able to get an AFO at the clinic but when I saw the doctor I was told I needed to go somewhere else for the AFO. They did help me set up an appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Thank your care !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
They took the time to answer questions and were very efficient in doing the procedure. Got in and out quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Very satisfied!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
The notifications I received requiring me to pay first before the appointment were concerning. I called to verify Medicare was accepted by your organization and to make sure I wouldn't be turned away at the time of my appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Everything was great!!! Dr. Tappe is an excellent Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. Tappe and his assistant were excellent. I felt completely as ease during the procedure. They explained everything and had a great way of reassuring me that everything was going to turn out well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
Love Gunderson!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
was disappointed to learn that the provider hours will end at 4:20 P.M. rather than the usual 5:00 P.M. This will cause a minor problem for me with future appointments on school days.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
My chart site is very hard to access
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Doc was personable and very thorough with explanations. He had my trust
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
They are very nice with everyone, and explain things that can be understood and really care about a person's health and getting the correct care needed and established as they have for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
You know, I have been doctoring with Dr. Tappe for over, I'd say, 25 years. He is just like family, so I would not go to anyone else. I appreciate him very much and will continue to appreciate him and his staff. The two gals are excellent, too. So thank you very much. Appreciate the input in the survey. Goodbye. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
Very friendly doctor and staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
The nurse was very, was new and very efficient and just really enjoyable to spend time with her before the doctor came in. And the doctor also was, was really, took care of my needs yesterday very well. Thank you. Bye.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Very helpful visit including x - rays to diagnose my problem. Congenial, helpful Doctor and all staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
It was pleasant. Staff helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
I was very pleased and will be back in 3 months.