LINDA KAUKER PAC
NPI 1619022555
Physician Assistant in Sioux Falls, SD

Active since January 23, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.69/100
CMS Quality Rating
1621 S MINNESOTA AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105(605) 328-4700(605) 328-4702 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Linda Kauker Pac NPPES

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

LINDA KAUKER PAC (NPI 1619022555) is an individual physician assistant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (0441) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619022555
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLINDA KAUKERCredential: PAC
Location Address1621 S MINNESOTA AVESioux Falls, SD 57105-1743
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074 · (605) 328-6585 · Fax (605) 328-6512
Fax(605) 328-4702
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 2022
NPPES CertifiedApril 18, 2022
NPI 1619022555 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in SD · 0441
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1621 S MINNESOTA AVE, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid5200060SD
Other36752SD · Sioux Valley Health Plan
Other0041380SD · Bc Bs

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Linda Kauker Pac 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 ID6507852316
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040426000170
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

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

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
82 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Sanford Usd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sioux Falls, SD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430027
Location1305 W 18th St Post Office Box 5039Sioux Falls, SD 57117 · Minnehaha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57105 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
$69.20 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.08
Typical copayment $17.30 (range $4.52 – $34.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.69/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.56
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost44.56

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner
1621 S MINNESOTA AVE
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Ophthalmology
1621 S MINNESOTA AVE
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1621 S MINNESOTA AVE
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Psychologist
1621 S MINNESOTA AVE
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Psychologist
1621 S MINNESOTA AVE
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Ophthalmology
1621 S MINNESOTA AVE
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Ophthalmology
1621 S MINNESOTA AVE
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105
Ophthalmology
1621 S MINNESOTA AVE
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105

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 Linda Kauker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Kauker is 1619022555. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2007.

Where is Linda Kauker located?

Linda Kauker practices at 1621 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. The listed phone number is (605) 328-4700.

What is Linda Kauker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Linda Kauker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linda Kauker is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Linda Kauker accept?

Health plans from Medica, Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan list Linda Kauker 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.

Is Linda Kauker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Linda Kauker is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linda Kauker was last updated on April 18, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.