Quick answers
- Does Vickie L. Ernst accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vickie L. Ernst 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 Vickie L. Ernst see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 628 services for Vickie L. Ernst. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vickie L. Ernst's NPI number?
- 1134159791. 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 Vickie L. Ernst, 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 | 251 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 628 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)252 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)166 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)109 services
- Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99304)32 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)23 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Depression39%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- Anxiety37%
Hospitals where Vickie L. Ernst works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vickie L. Ernst 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 St LukesAberdeen, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430014
- Sanford Medical Center AberdeenAberdeen, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430097
Practice locations
Addresses where Vickie L. Ernst is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1015 3rd Ave SEAberdeen, SD 57401 (605) 725‑1700
- 110 5th AveIpswich, SD 57451 (605) 426‑6040
- 20 S Plum StVermillion, SD 57069 (605) 624‑9111
- 3015 3rd Ave SEAberdeen, SD 57401 (605) 725‑1700
- 701 3rd Ave SClear Lake, SD 57226
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vickie L. Ernst as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Health Network351 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Aberdeen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aberdeen, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Health Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134159791 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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