Quick answers
- Does Katie L. Urban accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katie L. Urban 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 Katie L. Urban see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 143 Original Medicare patients and 604 services for Katie L. Urban. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katie L. Urban's NPI number?
- 1720345242. 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 Katie L. Urban, 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 | 143 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 604 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)141 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)112 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)81 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)78 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)44 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol54%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes26%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)20%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
Hospitals where Katie L. Urban works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katie L. Urban 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 Mary's HospitalPierre, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430015
Practice locations
Addresses where Katie L. Urban is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 609 Garfield AveMurdo, SD 57559 (605) 669‑2121
- 801 E Sioux AvePierre, SD 57501 (605) 224‑5901
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katie L. Urban as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rural Health Care Inc154 clinicians in the group
- Avera St Marys97 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 Rural Health Care Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720345242 |
| 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