Katie A Stearns, FNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Wessington Springs, SD

Katie A Stearns, FNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Wessington Springs, South Dakota. She graduated from nursing school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Horizon Health Care Inc and her current practice location is 602 1st St Ne, Suite 1, Wessington Springs, South Dakota. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 539-1778.

Katie A Stearns is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number CP000988) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1467822262.

Contact Information

Katie A Stearns, FNP
602 1st St Ne, Suite 1,
Wessington Springs, SD 57382-2167
(605) 539-1778
(605) 539-9546



Provider's Profile

Full NameKatie A Stearns
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience9 Years
Location602 1st St Ne, Wessington Springs, South Dakota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Katie A Stearns graduated from nursing school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467822262
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/06/2015
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183934284
  • Enrollment ID: I20151102000998

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Katie A Stearns such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467822262NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family CP000988 (South Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Huron Regional Medical CenterHuron, SDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Horizon Health Care Inc892199793354

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Entity NameHorizon Health Care Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356459382
PECOS PAC ID: 8921997933
Enrollment ID: O20040315000974

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Katie A Stearns, FNP
602 1st St Ne, Suite 1,
Wessington Springs, SD 57382-2167

Ph: (605) 539-1778
Katie A Stearns, FNP
602 1st St Ne, Suite 1,
Wessington Springs, SD 57382-2167

Ph: (605) 539-1778

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Nurse Practitioner Nurses in Wessington Springs, SD

Mrs. Meghan Jeane Torgerson, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 602 1st St Ne Ste 1, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Phone: 605-539-1778    
Sara Jo Cashman, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 602 1st St Ne, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
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