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BENJAMIN CLARENCE AAKER MD
NPI 1811198278
Emergency Medicine in Yankton, SD

Active since May 31, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
501 SUMMIT ST, YANKTON, SD 57078(605) 668-8100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 27, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

About Benjamin Clarence Aaker Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN CLARENCE AAKER MD (NPI 1811198278) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Yankton, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (SD7930) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811198278
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN CLARENCE AAKERCredential: MD
Location Address501 SUMMIT STYankton, SD 57078-3855
Mailing Address501 Summit StYankton, SD 57078-3855 · (605) 668-8100
Phone(605) 668-8100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 27, 2017
✔ NPI 1811198278 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in SD · SD7930
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
501 SUMMIT ST, Yankton, SD 57078
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid10025121700NE
Medicaid10024995100NE

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Medica, Oscar Insurance Company and more.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

Benjamin Clarence Aaker 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 ID42378432
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110218000244
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
25 services25 patients
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.
23 services23 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.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Watertown, SD
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430005
Location401 9th Avenue NW Post Office Box 1210Watertown, SD 57201 · Codington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Yankton, SD
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430012
Location501 Summit StYankton, SD 57078 · Yankton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sioux Falls, SD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number430016
Location1325 S Cliff AveSioux Falls, SD 57117 · Minnehaha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57078 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.

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.

MEGAN KLENTZ
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
501 SUMMIT ST
YANKTON, SD 57078
Cedar County (605) 668-8000
TEANNA STEERS
Physical Therapist
501 SUMMIT ST
YANKTON, SD 57078
Cedar County (605) 668-8268
HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Respite Care
501 SUMMIT ST
YANKTON, SD 57078
Cedar County (605) 668-8103
DR. RICHARD D STROM M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
501 SUMMIT ST
YANKTON, SD 57078
Cedar County (605) 655-1165
BERYL JOLENE OLSON MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
501 SUMMIT ST
YANKTON, SD 57078
Cedar County (605) 668-8292
SUSAN MARIE BRUENING CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
501 SUMMIT ST
YANKTON, SD 57078
Cedar County (605) 668-8000
AVERA SACRED HEART HOSPITAL
Hospice, Inpatient
501 SUMMIT ST
YANKTON, SD 57078
Cedar County (605) 668-8000
HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Clinic/Center (Adult Day Care)
501 SUMMIT ST
YANKTON, SD 57078
Cedar County (605) 668-8103

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 Benjamin Aaker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Aaker is 1811198278. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2007.

Where is Benjamin Aaker located?

Benjamin Aaker practices at 501 Summit St, Yankton, SD 57078. The listed phone number is (605) 668-8100.

What is Benjamin Aaker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Benjamin Aaker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Aaker 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 Benjamin Aaker accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Medica, Oscar Insurance Company and Sanford Health Plan list Benjamin Aaker 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 Benjamin Aaker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Aaker is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, Inc, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Aaker was last updated on December 27, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.