Quick answers
- Does Virginia F. Lemme accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Virginia F. Lemme 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 Virginia F. Lemme see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 301 Original Medicare patients and 921 services for Virginia F. Lemme. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Virginia F. Lemme's NPI number?
- 1346293610. 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 Virginia F. Lemme, 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 | 301 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 921 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| 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)352 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)138 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)135 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)43 services
- Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)43 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 pressure62%
- Arthritis49%
- Osteoporosis33%
- Anxiety32%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Virginia F. Lemme works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Virginia F. Lemme 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
- Brookings Health SystemBrookings, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430008
Practice locations
Addresses where Virginia F. Lemme is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 212 N Prairie StFlandreau, SD 57028
- 214 N Prairie StFlandreau, SD 57028 (605) 997‑2433
- 300 22nd AveBrookings, SD 57006 (605) 692‑6351
- 309 N Prairie StFlandreau, SD 57028 (605) 997‑3779
- 400 22nd AveBrookings, SD 57006 (605) 697‑9500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Virginia F. Lemme as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera McKennan959 clinicians in the group
- Rural Health Care Inc154 clinicians in the group
- City of Brookings115 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in South Dakota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Dakota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Avera McKennan
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346293610 |
| 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