Quick answers
- Does Deborah A. Dryer-Akl accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Deborah A. Dryer-Akl 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 Deborah A. Dryer-Akl see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 138 Original Medicare patients and 507 services for Deborah A. Dryer-Akl. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Deborah A. Dryer-Akl's NPI number?
- 1548278021. 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 Deborah A. Dryer-Akl, 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 | 138 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 507 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)174 services
- Blood test, clotting time (85610)116 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)53 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)39 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)34 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 pressure67%
- High cholesterol58%
- Arthritis38%
- Anxiety34%
- Depression30%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Deborah A. Dryer-Akl works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Deborah A. Dryer-Akl 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.
- Essentia Health St Mary's Medical CenterDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240002
- St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240047
- St Marys Hospital SuperiorSuperior, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521329
- Tamarack Health Ashland Medical CenterAshland, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521359
Practice locations
Addresses where Deborah A. Dryer-Akl is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Main St WAshland, WI 54806 (715) 685‑2200
- 7665 US Hwy 2Iron River, WI 54847 (715) 372‑5001
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Deborah A. Dryer-Akl as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Lakes Community Health Center Inc105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Ashland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ashland, WI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Lakes Community Health Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548278021 |
| 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