Quick answers
- Does James J. Plorde accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James J. Plorde 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 James J. Plorde see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 815 Original Medicare patients and 2,219 services for James J. Plorde. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James J. Plorde's NPI number?
- 1225061252. 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 James J. Plorde, 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 | 815 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,219 |
| Different services or procedures | 116 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)449 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)175 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)173 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)159 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (77001)134 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis46%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
Hospitals where James J. Plorde works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James J. Plorde 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 Heart Hospital of South DakotaSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430095
- 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 Sacred Heart HospitalYankton, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430012
- Sioux Center HealthSioux Center, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161346
- Spencer Municipal HospitalSpencer, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160112
Practice locations
Addresses where James J. Plorde is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1325 S Cliff Ave, RadiologySioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 322‑4878
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James J. Plorde as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera McKennan959 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Interventional Radiologyalso
Other radiologists in Sioux Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sioux Falls, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Avera McKennan
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225061252 |
| 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