Quick answers
- Does Nathan P. Ligtenberg accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nathan P. Ligtenberg accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nathan P. Ligtenberg see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 123 Original Medicare patients and 531 services for Nathan P. Ligtenberg. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nathan P. Ligtenberg's NPI number?
- 1023063666. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nathan P. Ligtenberg, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 123 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 531 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions (98940)296 services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)234 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure64%
- High cholesterol60%
- Arthritis33%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Atrial fibrillation24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nathan P. Ligtenberg is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 209 W MainCanistota, SD 57012 (605) 296‑3431
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nathan P. Ligtenberg as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ortman Clinic5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Canistota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Canistota, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ortman Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DC |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic college | Los Angeles College Of Chiropractic |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since chiropractic college) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023063666 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians