Quick answers
- Does Kristi R. Johnson Eckrich accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristi R. Johnson Eckrich 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 Kristi R. Johnson Eckrich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 266 Original Medicare patients and 275 services for Kristi R. Johnson Eckrich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristi R. Johnson Eckrich's NPI number?
- 1598859365. 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 Kristi R. Johnson Eckrich, 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 | 266 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 275 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)32 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)25 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)23 services
- Anesthesia for bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy at pelvic bone (01112)17 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)15 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes31%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Hospitals where Kristi R. Johnson Eckrich works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristi R. Johnson Eckrich 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
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristi R. Johnson Eckrich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 305 S State StAberdeen, SD 57401 (605) 622‑5251
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristi R. Johnson Eckrich as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera St Lukes165 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), South Dakota →
Other nurse anesthetists in Aberdeen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aberdeen, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Avera St Lukes
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598859365 |
| 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