Quick answers
- Does Charles L. Pelton Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles L. Pelton Jr. 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 Charles L. Pelton Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 152 Original Medicare patients and 282 services for Charles L. Pelton Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles L. Pelton Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1154641595. 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 Charles L. Pelton Jr., 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 | 152 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 282 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)82 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)55 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)35 services
- Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope (47562)19 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 cholesterol68%
- Atrial fibrillation45%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
Hospitals where Charles L. Pelton Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles L. Pelton Jr. 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 St LukesAberdeen, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430014
- Community Memorial HospitalRedfield, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431316
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles L. Pelton Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 305 S State StAberdeen, SD 57401
- 8 E US Hwy 12Groton, SD 57445 (605) 397‑4242
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles L. Pelton Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera St Lukes165 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 Avera St Lukes
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154641595 |
| 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