Quick answers
- Does Claire J. Wattier accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Claire J. Wattier 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 Claire J. Wattier see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 475 Original Medicare patients and 1,601 services for Claire J. Wattier. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Claire J. Wattier's NPI number?
- 1518645886. 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 Claire J. Wattier, 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 | 475 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,601 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)257 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth (11103)241 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)236 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)213 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)169 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes24%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Claire J. Wattier works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Claire J. Wattier 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 St LukesAberdeen, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430014
- Sanford Medical Center AberdeenAberdeen, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430097
Practice locations
Addresses where Claire J. Wattier is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3 Lafayette St SAberdeen, SD 57401 (605) 226‑0560
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Claire J. Wattier as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prairie Dermatology PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Aberdeen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aberdeen, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prairie Dermatology PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518645886 |
| 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