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Family Practice

Debra G. Peterson, MD

Works at hospitals in Litchfield, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Debra G. Peterson, MD is a family doctor at 101 Willmar Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201. Phone: (320) 231-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Debra G. Peterson had 1,492 Original Medicare patients and 14,586 services. NPI 1326000241. 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.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 101 Willmar Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (320) 231‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Meeker Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: CentraCare Clinic Southwest LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Minnesota Medical School · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Debra G. Peterson, 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 Debra G. Peterson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Debra G. Peterson 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 Debra G. Peterson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,492 Original Medicare patients and 14,586 services for Debra G. Peterson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Debra G. Peterson's NPI number?
1326000241. 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 Debra G. Peterson, 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 patients1,492
Services billed to Medicare14,586
Different services or procedures239
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)6,945 services
  2. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)741 services
  3. Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)468 services
  4. Screening mammography (77067)307 services
  5. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)305 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 pressure74%
  • High cholesterol70%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Chronic kidney disease32%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Depression29%

Hospitals where Debra G. Peterson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Debra G. Peterson 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.

  • Meeker Memorial HospitalLitchfield, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241366

Practice locations

Addresses where Debra G. Peterson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Debra G. Peterson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • CentraCare Clinic Southwest LLC170 clinicians in the group
  • County of Meeker42 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Willmar

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Willmar, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in CentraCare Clinic Southwest LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1326000241
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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