Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Conklin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Conklin 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 Richard J. Conklin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 655 Original Medicare patients and 546,093 services for Richard J. Conklin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Conklin's NPI number?
- 1851394662. 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 Richard J. Conklin, 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 | 655 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 546,093 |
| Different services or procedures | 155 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, filgrastim-aafi, biosimilar, (nivestym), 1 microgram (Q5110)97,860 services
- Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) (Q0138)69,360 services
- Injection, nivolumab, 1 mg (J9299)54,120 services
- Injection, oxaliplatin, 0.5 mg (J9263)32,582 services
- Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)25,800 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)55%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where Richard J. Conklin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Conklin 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
- Avera St LukesAberdeen, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430014
- Bowdle Hospital - CAHBowdle, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431318
- Community Memorial HospitalRedfield, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431316
- Marshall County Healthcare Center - CAHBritton, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431312
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Conklin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1325 S Cliff AveSioux Falls, SD 57105
- 1325 S Cliff Ave, RadiologySioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 322‑4878
- 2120 8th Ave NEAberdeen, SD 57401 (605) 725‑4772
- 300 22nd AveBrookings, SD 57006
- 300 W 5th StMiller, SD 57362 (605) 853‑0158
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Conklin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera McKennan959 clinicians in the group
- Conklin Clinics Prof LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Sioux Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sioux Falls, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Avera McKennan
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851394662 |
| 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