DR. THOMAS R LECHNER MD
NPI 1053377556
Family Medicine in Watertown, SD

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Active since April 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

506 1ST AVE SE, WATERTOWN, SD 57201(605) 886-8482(605) 884-4300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Dr. Thomas R Lechner Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. THOMAS R LECHNER MD (NPI 1053377556) is an individual family medicine provider in Watertown, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (4213) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Milbank Area Hospital/avera Health, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053377556

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS R LECHNERCredential: MD

Location Address506 1ST AVE SEWatertown, SD 57201-4402

Mailing Address506 1st Ave SeWatertown, SD 57201-4402 · (605) 886-8482 · Fax (605) 884-4300

Phone(605) 886-8482

Fax(605) 884-4300

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateApril 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 2012

✔ NPI 1053377556 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in SD · 4213

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

506 1ST AVE SE, Watertown, SD 57201

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF74804SD

Medicare PINS100386SD

Medicaid5605243SD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Thomas R Lechner Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6305872151

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050802000258

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

37 services32 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

22 services19 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

20 services18 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

19 services19 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Milbank, SD

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number431326

Location301 Flynn DriveMilbank, SD 57252 · Grant County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57201 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$85.21 typical visit price

range $55.52 – $167.23

Typical copayment $21.30 (range $13.88 – $41.80)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.88 typical visit price

range $18.08 – $137.08

Typical copayment $24.47 (range $4.52 – $34.27)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

4 suppliers20 claims28 services$4.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way, all silicone A4315

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$23.49 avg. paid by Medicare

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

2 suppliers17 claims24 services$8.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

2 suppliers11 claims328 services$7.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

2 suppliers13 claims5,496 services$0.35 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$111.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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