Quick answers
- Does Mahalia N. Kappes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mahalia N. Kappes 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 Mahalia N. Kappes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 122 Original Medicare patients and 239 services for Mahalia N. Kappes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mahalia N. Kappes's NPI number?
- 1780399709. 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 Mahalia N. Kappes, 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 | 122 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 239 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated (81001)33 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)28 services
- Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected (0241U)27 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)18 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)14 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety29%
- Atrial fibrillation27%
Hospitals where Mahalia N. Kappes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mahalia N. Kappes 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.
- Brookings Health SystemBrookings, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430008
Practice locations
Addresses where Mahalia N. Kappes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 22nd AveBrookings, SD 57006 (605) 692‑6351
- 400 22nd AveBrookings, SD 57006 (605) 697‑9500
- 400 22nd Ave, Suite 1Brookings, SD 57006 (605) 697‑9500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mahalia N. Kappes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rural Health Care Inc154 clinicians in the group
- City of Brookings115 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Brookings
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brookings, SD — 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 | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780399709 |
| 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