Quick answers
- Does Desirae M. Muirhead accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Desirae M. Muirhead 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 Desirae M. Muirhead see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,269 Original Medicare patients and 3,055 services for Desirae M. Muirhead. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Desirae M. Muirhead's NPI number?
- 1740490333. 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 Desirae M. Muirhead, 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 | 1,269 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,055 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,610 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)328 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)225 services
- Protein measurement, serum (84165)167 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)120 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)27%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Desirae M. Muirhead works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Desirae M. Muirhead 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 McKennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430016
- Ortonville Area Health ServicesOrtonville, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241342
- Sanford Medical Center AberdeenAberdeen, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430097
- Sanford Usd Medical CenterSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430027
- Sanford Worthington Medical CenterWorthington, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240022
Practice locations
Addresses where Desirae M. Muirhead is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1301 W 18th StSioux Falls, SD 57105
- 1305 W 18th StSioux Falls, SD 57105
- 525 N Foster StMitchell, SD 57301 (605) 995‑5635
- 534 Oregon Ave SEHuron, SD 57350 (605) 353‑7660
- PO Box, Suite 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Desirae M. Muirhead as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Clinic268 clinicians in the group
- Huron Regional Medical Center Inc46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Sioux Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sioux Falls, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740490333 |
| 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