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Emergency Medicine

Scott G. Vankeulen, MD

Works at hospitals in Mitchell, SD · Yankton, SD · Watertown, SD · South Dakota

Summary

Dr. Scott G. Vankeulen, MD is an emergency medicine doctor at 401 9th Ave NW, Watertown, SD 57201. Phone: (605) 882-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Scott G. Vankeulen had 38 Original Medicare patients and 43 services. NPI 1053359190. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Scott G. Vankeulen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Scott G. Vankeulen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Scott G. Vankeulen 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 Scott G. Vankeulen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 43 services for Scott G. Vankeulen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Scott G. Vankeulen's NPI number?
1053359190. 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 Scott G. Vankeulen, 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 patients38
Services billed to Medicare43
Different services or procedures7
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)15 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 pressure74%
  • High cholesterol63%
  • Depression47%
  • Anxiety39%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%
  • Diabetes32%

Hospitals where Scott G. Vankeulen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Scott G. Vankeulen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431340
  • Avera Sacred Heart HospitalYankton, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430012
  • Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, IncWatertown, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430005

Practice locations

Addresses where Scott G. Vankeulen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Scott G. Vankeulen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Sacred Heart Health Services153 clinicians in the group
  • Avera Queen of Peace122 clinicians in the group
  • Prairie Lakes Health Care System Inc109 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other emergency medicine doctors in Watertown

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Watertown, SD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Sacred Heart Health Services

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1053359190
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians