Quick answers
- Does Tina G. Melanson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tina G. Melanson 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 Tina G. Melanson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 816 services for Tina G. Melanson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tina G. Melanson's NPI number?
- 1437125119. 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 Tina G. Melanson, 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 | 251 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 816 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)392 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)166 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)78 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)63 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes53%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Heart failure40%
Hospitals where Tina G. Melanson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tina G. Melanson 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 de Smet Memorial Hospital - CAHDe Smet, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431332
- Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital and ClinicMiller, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431337
- Coteau Des Prairies Health Care SystemSisseton, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431339
- Huron Regional Medical CenterHuron, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431335
- Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, IncWatertown, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430005
Practice locations
Addresses where Tina G. Melanson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1282 Walnut StDawson, MN 56232 (320) 769‑4323
- 205 Orchard DrSisseton, SD 57262 (605) 698‑7647
- 401 9th Ave NWWatertown, SD 57201 (605) 882‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tina G. Melanson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prairie Lakes Health Care System Inc109 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prairie Lakes Health Care System Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437125119 |
| 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