Quick answers
- Does Melody J. Otte accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melody J. Otte 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 Melody J. Otte see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 107 Original Medicare patients and 1,349 services for Melody J. Otte. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melody J. Otte's NPI number?
- 1649686080. 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 Melody J. Otte, 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 | 107 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,349 |
| Different services or procedures | 64 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)219 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)185 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)167 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)159 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)144 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 cholesterol59%
- Diabetes53%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Arthritis30%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Melody J. Otte works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melody J. Otte 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 Sacred Heart HospitalYankton, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430012
- Community Memorial HospitalBurke, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431309
- Douglas County Memorial Hospital-CahArmour, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431305
- Wagner Community Memorial Hospital - CAHWagner, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431315
Practice locations
Addresses where Melody J. Otte is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 111 Washington Ave NWWagner, SD 57380 (605) 384‑4820
- 314 Mellette StBonesteel, SD 57317 (605) 775‑2631
- 708 8th StArmour, SD 57313 (605) 724‑2310
- 809 Jackson StBurke, SD 57523 (605) 775‑2621
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melody J. Otte as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wagner Indian Health Service Health Center16 clinicians in the group
- Community Memorial Hospital Inc9 clinicians in the group
- Douglas County Memorial Hospital8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Wagner
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wagner, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wagner Indian Health Service Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649686080 |
| 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