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AVERA ST. LUKES
NPI 1477594430
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Aberdeen, SD

Active since June 09, 2006
201 S LLOYD ST STE E206, ABERDEEN, SD 57401(605) 622-2895(605) 622-2896 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 16, 2026, Apr 21, 2026, Aug 18, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

About Avera St. Lukes NPPES

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

AVERA ST. LUKES (NPI 1477594430), doing business as Avera Medical Group Nephrology Aberdeen, is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Aberdeen, South Dakota and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Daniel J Bjerknes, President/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477594430
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameAVERA ST. LUKES
Location Address201 S LLOYD ST STE E206Aberdeen, SD 57401-4509
Mailing AddressPo Box 86370Sioux Falls, SD 57118-6370 · (605) 322-4933 · Fax (605) 504-9489
Fax(605) 622-2896
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDaniel J BjerknesPresident/ceo · (605) 622-5125
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1477594430 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
201 S LLOYD ST STE E206, Aberdeen, SD 57401

Other Names 2

Doing Business AsAvera Medical Group Nephrology Aberdeen
Doing Business AsAvera Nephrology Aberdeen

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Avera St. Lukes is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

262

Medicare enrollment records show 262 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Avera St. Lukes, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 106 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 28

Nurse Practitioner32
Internal Medicine31
Anesthesiology27
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)25
Physical Therapist in Private Practice18
Family Practice15
Orthopedic Surgery13
Pathology12
20 other specialties89

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 262
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1801201439
201 S LLOYD ST STE E201
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-2545
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1285328039
201 S LLOYD ST STE E201
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-2545
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275058216
201 S LLOYD ST STE W190
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-0025
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1063596245
310 S PENN ST SUITE 204
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-1636
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1851394662
310 S PENN ST SUITE 105
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-8700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1083354393
310 S PENN ST STE 203
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7326
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Urology
NPI 1316935638
310 S PENN ST STE 202
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 225-7326
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1295990141
310 S PENN ST SUITE 201
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 229-1367
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Podiatry
NPI 1952438996
310 S PENN ST STE 203
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-2570
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1639364581
310 S PENN ST STE 203
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-2573
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Otolaryngology
NPI 1528039765
820 1ST AVE SE STE 100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-5506
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1760213110
805 1ST AVE SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-5878
✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1073444501
805 1ST AVE SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-5878
✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Interventional Radiology
NPI 1437425733
305 S STATE ST
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-5540
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Qualified Speech Language Pathologist
NPI 1487421855
805 1ST AVE SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-5878
✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Pathology
NPI 1700439197
305 S STATE ST
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1033408505
305 S STATE ST
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1366002487
305 S STATE ST
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1891889622
305 S STATE ST
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-5000
✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1982753489
305 S STATE ST
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 622-5100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
See all 262 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Avera St. Lukes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Avera St. Lukes is 1477594430. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006. The provider is doing business as Avera Medical Group Nephrology Aberdeen and Avera Nephrology Aberdeen.

Where is Avera St. Lukes located?

Avera St. Lukes is located at 201 S Lloyd St Ste E206, Aberdeen, SD 57401. The listed phone number is (605) 622-2895.

What is Avera St. Lukes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Avera St. Lukes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Avera St. Lukes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Avera St. Lukes?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 262 clinicians in 28 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Avera St. Lukes. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (32), Internal Medicine (31) and Anesthesiology (27). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 106 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Avera St. Lukes accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans list Avera St. Lukes as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Avera St. Lukes was last updated on October 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.