Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Aaron Pickrel, DO

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Watertown, SD

  • NPI 1356802979
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 97.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
401 9Th Ave Nw
Watertown, SD 572011548
(605) 882-7000
Mailing address
Po Box 1210
Watertown, SD 572016210

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 18, 2022
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Dakota #13579

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356802979. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
474
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$45,005
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 177 97 $75
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 89 45 $47
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 72 71 $166
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 63 60 $109
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 38 38 $124
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 35 25 $113

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 326. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
13
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$173
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 13 13 $173

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Aaron Pickrel's medical specialty?
Dr. Aaron Pickrel practices Internal Medicine Physician in Watertown, SD.
Where does Dr. Aaron Pickrel practice?
Dr. Aaron Pickrel practices at 401 9Th Ave Nw, Watertown, SD 572011548. Office phone: 6058827000.
What is Dr. Aaron Pickrel's NPI?
Dr. Aaron Pickrel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356802979, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Aaron Pickrel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Aaron Pickrel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Aaron Pickrel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.