Quick answers
- Does Brenda L. Ling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brenda L. Ling 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 Brenda L. Ling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 129 services for Brenda L. Ling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brenda L. Ling's NPI number?
- 1265930184. 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 Brenda L. Ling, 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 129 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)106 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)17 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).
- Anxiety69%
- High blood pressure61%
- High cholesterol61%
- Depression47%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)44%
- Arthritis39%
Hospitals where Brenda L. Ling works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brenda L. Ling 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
Practice locations
Addresses where Brenda L. Ling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1325 S Cliff AveSioux Falls, SD 57105
- 1325 S Cliff Ave, RadiologySioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 322‑4878
- 2412 S Cliff Ave, Suite 200Sioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 322‑4079
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brenda L. Ling as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera McKennan959 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Find other clinicians: Clinical Social Worker, South Dakota →
Other clinical social workers 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 | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265930184 |
| 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