Quick answers
- Does Joshua J. Klinkhammer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua J. Klinkhammer 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 Joshua J. Klinkhammer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 249 Original Medicare patients and 264 services for Joshua J. Klinkhammer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua J. Klinkhammer's NPI number?
- 1861569659. 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 Joshua J. Klinkhammer, 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 | 249 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 264 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)85 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)22 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)18 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)18 services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)12 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Joshua J. Klinkhammer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua J. Klinkhammer 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
- Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, IncWatertown, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430005
- Sioux Falls Specialty HospitalSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 430090
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua J. Klinkhammer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1201 Mickelson DrWatertown, SD 57201 (605) 882‑4743
- 300 22nd AveBrookings, SD 57006 (605) 692‑6351
- 3405 6th StBrookings, SD 57006 (605) 693‑2272
- 401 9th Ave NWWatertown, SD 57201 (605) 882‑7000
- 6601 S Minnesota Ave, Suite 100Sioux Falls, SD 57108 (605) 336‑6294
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua J. Klinkhammer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- City of Brookings115 clinicians in the group
- Prairie Lakes Health Care System Inc109 clinicians in the group
- Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital, LLP52 clinicians in the group
- Huron Regional Medical Center Inc46 clinicians in the group
- Ophthalmology Ltd Eye Surgery Center L L C6 clinicians in the group
- Fisher Medical Consulting PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), South Dakota →
Other nurse anesthetists in Watertown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Watertown, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in City of Brookings
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861569659 |
| 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