Quick answers
- Does James F. Walery accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James F. Walery 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 James F. Walery see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 35 services for James F. Walery. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James F. Walery's NPI number?
- 1851366207. 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 James F. Walery, 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 35 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol67%
Practice locations
Addresses where James F. Walery is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 22nd AveBrookings, SD 57006 (605) 692‑6351
- 34 Lavelle CourtUnalaska, AK 99685 (907) 581‑1202
- 34 Lavelle CtUnalaska, AK 99685
- 400 22nd AveBrookings, SD 57006 (605) 697‑9500
- 400 22nd Ave, Suite 1Brookings, SD 57006 (605) 697‑9500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James F. Walery 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
- Iliuliuk Family and Health Services Inc9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors 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 | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851366207 |
| 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
- 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