AVERA ST. LUKES – NPI #1477594430
Internal Medicine

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.

AVERA ST. LUKES is a provider located in ABERDEEN, SD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477594430 to AVERA ST. LUKES on June 09, 2006. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. This provider is also associated with 2 additional names listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 21, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for AVERA ST. LUKES below.

NPI Profile for
AVERA ST. LUKES

NPI Number
1477594430
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
AVERA ST. LUKES
Other name(s)
All associated names:
Doing Business As (dba)
Avera Medical Group Nephrology Aberdeen
Doing Business As (dba)
Avera Nephrology Aberdeen
Primary location
310 S PENN ST STE 203
ABERDEEN, SD 57401-4553
Phone: (605) 622-2895 Fax: (605) 622-2896
Mailing address
PO BOX 86370
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57118-6370
Phone: (605) 322-4933 Fax: (605) 504-9489
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
DANIEL BJERKNES
PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone: (605) 622-5125
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 21, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for AVERA ST. LUKES

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherDAKOTACARE GROUPSD9224778
medicaidND13460
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.