Quick answers
- Does Melinda R. Talley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda R. Talley 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 Melinda R. Talley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,714 Original Medicare patients and 3,373 services for Melinda R. Talley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda R. Talley's NPI number?
- 1881851558. 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 Melinda R. Talley, 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 | 1,714 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,373 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Screening mammography (77067)1,412 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)1,370 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)218 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)87 services
- Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76642)60 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis40%
- Anxiety23%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Depression20%
Hospitals where Melinda R. Talley works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda R. Talley 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.
- Orange City Area Health SystemOrange City, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161360
- Sanford Usd Medical CenterSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430027
- Sanford Worthington Medical CenterWorthington, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240022
- United Hospital DistrictBlue Earth, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241369
- Windom Area HealthWindom, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241332
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda R. Talley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1301 W 18th StSioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 312‑2200
- 1305 W 18th StSioux Falls, SD 57105
- 1309 W 17th St, Suite G01Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 312‑3400
- 1401 W 1st StWebster, SD 57274 (605) 345‑4141
- 1500 W 22nd StSioux Falls, SD 57105
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda R. Talley as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Medical Center857 clinicians in the group
- Sanford Clinic268 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Sioux Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sioux Falls, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Medical Center
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 | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881851558 |
| 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