Kendra Leigh Ahrens Joswiak, DNP, CNP, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kendra Leigh Ahrens Joswiak is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Rapid City, SD with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(605) 755-4300Rapid City, SD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across SD can see Kendra Leigh Ahrens Joswiak, DNP, CNP, FNP-C in person in Rapid City or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 9+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with substance use, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in South Dakota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 41 Nurse Practitioner providers in SDSee all Nurse Practitioner in Rapid City9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 3238dNPPES updated 2017-07-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Dakota Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4150 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701-6022

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.5%

South Dakota avg: 80.6 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)

Better than 77% of reporting doctors in South Dakota

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

27

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

55

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

337

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $36k

Percentile rankings compared against 117 reporting peers in South Dakota.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Substance Use Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Substance Use Disorders
75%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Mood Disorders
63%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+14%)48%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Tobacco Use Disorder
48%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 9 years in practice

    Established

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Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6439 Dunsmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702-7029

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Kendra Leigh Ahrens Joswiak

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Kendra Leigh Ahrens Joswiak for substance use counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Rapid City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kendra Leigh Ahrens Joswiak

Dr. Joswiak is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rapid City, SD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (605) 755-4300.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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