Quick answers
- Does Christine M. Schulte accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine M. Schulte 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 Christine M. Schulte see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 54 Original Medicare patients and 85 services for Christine M. Schulte. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christine M. Schulte's NPI number?
- 1497588206. 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 Christine M. Schulte, 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 85 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)23 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)16 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)15 services
- Exam of ear using a microscope (92504)13 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis43%
- Depression31%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Hospitals where Christine M. Schulte works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christine M. Schulte 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.
- Orange City Area Health SystemOrange City, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161360
- Sioux Center HealthSioux Center, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161346
Practice locations
Addresses where Christine M. Schulte is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Tower Rd, Suite 120 210Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 (605) 217‑4320
- 4301 Sergeant Rd, Suite 215Sioux City, IA 51106 (605) 217‑4320
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christine M. Schulte as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ear Nose and Throat Consultants and Hearing Services PLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Dakota Dunes
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dakota Dunes, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ear Nose and Throat Consultants and Hearing Services PLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497588206 |
| 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