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Jennifer A. Alderink, DO

Works at hospitals in Michigan City, IN · South Bend, IN · Valparaiso, IN … · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Jennifer A. Alderink, DO is a family doctor at 425 Sand Creek Dr, Suite C, Chesterton, IN 46304. Phone: (574) 647-7477. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jennifer A. Alderink had 11,806 Original Medicare patients and 80,816 services. NPI 1164651758. 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 Jennifer A. Alderink, 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 Jennifer A. Alderink accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jennifer A. Alderink 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 Jennifer A. Alderink see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 11,806 Original Medicare patients and 80,816 services for Jennifer A. Alderink. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jennifer A. Alderink's NPI number?
1164651758. 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 Jennifer A. Alderink, 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 patients11,806
Services billed to Medicare80,816
Different services or procedures138
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)11,251 services
  2. Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)9,221 services
  3. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)6,402 services
  4. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)6,010 services
  5. Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)5,677 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure74%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%

Hospitals where Jennifer A. Alderink works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jennifer A. Alderink 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.

  • Franciscan Health Michigan CityMichigan City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150015
  • Memorial Hospital of South BendSouth Bend, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150058
  • Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150035
  • Northwest Health-La PorteLa Porte, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150006

Practice locations

Addresses where Jennifer A. Alderink is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 425 Sand Creek Dr, Suite CChesterton, IN 46304
  • 714 N Michigan St, Beacon Medical Group E Blair WarnerSouth Bend, IN 46601 (574) 647‑7477
  • 900 I StLa Porte, IN 46350 (219) 324‑1700

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jennifer A. Alderink as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Beacon Medical Group Inc589 clinicians in the group
  • Chesterton Physical Therapy Inc186 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Chesterton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chesterton, IN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Beacon Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolMichigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164651758
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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