Mary Ann Schultz is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). She is highly regarded for her dedication to primary care, chronic disease management, and proactive wellness counseling for the Yankton community and surrounding regions.
1. Identification & Government Verification (NPI)
This NPI number serves as her unique professional identifier across the entire United States healthcare system:
- NPI Number (National Provider Identifier): 1134267672
- Practice Status: Active
- Primary Specialty: Physician Assistant (Medical) – Family Medicine
- Official Verification: NPI Registry – Mary Ann Schultz
2. Board Certifications & Licensure
- PA-C Certification: Nationally board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). The “Certified” (C) designation guarantees that she has passed the national certifying examination and maintains rigorous Continuing Medical Education (CME) standards.
- State Licensure: Fully licensed to practice by the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.
3. Education & Background
- Academic Credentials: Graduated from the Physician Assistant program at the University of South Dakota in 2003.
- Professional Foundation: She brings over 20 years of clinical experience, having been trained in one of the Midwest’s premier medical education environments.
4. Clinical Specialization & Scope of Treatment
Mary Ann Schultz focuses on delivering comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages:
- Family Medicine: General physical exams and routine health screenings.
- Chronic Disease Management: High-efficacy treatment for hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and lipid disorders (cholesterol management).
- Women’s Health: Providing gynecological wellness exams and endocrine (hormonal) consultations.
- Preventative Medicine: Counseling on immunizations, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to prevent disease onset.
5. Digital Authority & Verification Links
These verified links provide access to her professional credentials and patient testimonials:
- Official Avera Profile: Mary Ann Schultz – Avera Provider Profile
- Doximity Profile: Mary Ann Schultz, PA-C on Doximity (Verified U.S. Healthcare Professional Network).
- Healthgrades: Mary Ann Schultz – Patient Ratings (Where patients rate her highly for her compassion and clinical communication skills).
6. Scientific Publications & Research
As a clinically focused PA-C in Family Medicine, her professional contributions center on Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) within the Avera Health System to enhance the quality of rural community healthcare. She frequently participates in advanced training programs hosted by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).