Quick answers
- Does Nichole M. Schafer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nichole M. Schafer 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.
- What is Nichole M. Schafer's NPI number?
- 1881076727. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Nichole M. Schafer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nichole M. Schafer 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 Queen of PeaceMitchell, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431340
Practice locations
Addresses where Nichole M. Schafer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 525 N Foster StMitchell, SD 57301
- 525 N Foster St, Hospital DeptMitchell, SD 57301 (605) 995‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nichole M. Schafer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera Queen of Peace122 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in South Dakota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Dakota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Avera Queen of Peace
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881076727 |
| 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
- 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