Quick answers
- Does Brandon J. Wegehaupt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brandon J. Wegehaupt 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 Brandon J. Wegehaupt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 29 Original Medicare patients and 454 services for Brandon J. Wegehaupt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brandon J. Wegehaupt's NPI number?
- 1134408578. 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 Brandon J. Wegehaupt, 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 454 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes41%
- COPD38%
- Osteoporosis38%
Hospitals where Brandon J. Wegehaupt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brandon J. Wegehaupt 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 McKennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430016
- Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431340
- Avera St Benedict Health Center - CAHParkston, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 431330
Practice locations
Addresses where Brandon J. Wegehaupt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 401 W Glynn Dr, Avera St Benedict HospitalParkston, SD 57366 (605) 928‑3311
- 525 N Foster StMitchell, SD 57301
- 525 N Foster St, Hospital DeptMitchell, SD 57301 (605) 995‑2000
- 609 Garfield AveMurdo, SD 57559 (605) 669‑2121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brandon J. Wegehaupt as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rural Health Care Inc154 clinicians in the group
- Avera Queen of Peace122 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in South Dakota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Dakota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rural Health Care Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134408578 |
| 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