Quick answers
- Does Alena D. Pinkelman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alena D. Pinkelman 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 Alena D. Pinkelman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 78 Original Medicare patients and 331 services for Alena D. Pinkelman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alena D. Pinkelman's NPI number?
- 1659946002. 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 Alena D. Pinkelman, 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 | 78 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 331 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)71 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)44 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)27 services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (81001)20 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)17 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Diabetes33%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)23%
Hospitals where Alena D. Pinkelman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alena D. Pinkelman 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 Queen of PeaceMitchell, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431340
- Sanford Chamberlain Medical CenterChamberlain, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431329
Practice locations
Addresses where Alena D. Pinkelman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 S Front StChamberlain, SD 57325 (605) 234‑6584
- 101 S Front St, Suite 1Chamberlain, SD 57325 (605) 234‑6584
- 120 S Main StKennebec, SD 57544 (605) 869‑2872
- 609 Garfield AveMurdo, SD 57559 (605) 669‑2121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alena D. Pinkelman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera McKennan959 clinicians in the group
- Rural Health Care Inc154 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in South Dakota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Dakota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Avera McKennan
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659946002 |
| 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