Quick answers
- Does Leah M. Novak accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Leah M. Novak may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Leah M. Novak see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 28 Original Medicare patients and 47 services for Leah M. Novak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leah M. Novak's NPI number?
- 1548520711. 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 Leah M. Novak, 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 47 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
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 cholesterol71%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
- Diabetes46%
- Heart failure46%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
Hospitals where Leah M. Novak works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leah M. Novak 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.
- Aspirus Lake View HospitalTwo Harbors, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241308
- Hendricks Community HospitalHendricks, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241339
- Lifecare Medical CenterRoseau, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241344
- Milbank Area Hospital/Avera HealthMilbank, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431326
Practice locations
Addresses where Leah M. Novak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 301 Flynn DrMilbank, SD 57252
- 803 E Milbank AveMilbank, SD 57252
- 824 N 11th StMontevideo, MN 56265 (320) 269‑8877
- 901 E Virgil AveMilbank, SD 57252
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leah M. Novak as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera McKennan959 clinicians in the group
- CCM Health69 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Milbank
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Milbank, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Avera McKennan
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548520711 |
| 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