Quick answers
- Does April J. Schnieder accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says April J. Schnieder 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 April J. Schnieder see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 461 services for April J. Schnieder. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is April J. Schnieder's NPI number?
- 1295961506. 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 April J. Schnieder, 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 | 103 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 461 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)254 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)157 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)29 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)74%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where April J. Schnieder works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists April J. Schnieder 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 Gregory HospitalGregory, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431338
- Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430016
- Lakes Regional HealthcareSpirit Lake, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160124
- Pipestone County Medical CenterPipestone, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241374
- Sioux Center HealthSioux Center, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161346
Practice locations
Addresses where April J. Schnieder is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 E 23rd StSioux Falls, SD 57105
- 425 Elm St NSauk Centre, MN 56378
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists April J. Schnieder as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera McKennan959 clinicians in the group
- CentraCare Health System - Sauk Centre29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners 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 | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295961506 |
| 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