About Us
Nurse Practitioner Clinic
Prairie Family Healthcare is a nurse practitioner owned and operated family practice clinic located a block west of the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. PFH cares for the entire family, no matter the age. We focus on providing compassionate healthcare. We are a small, independent clinic. We take time to get to know you and your needs. PFH accepts most medical insurance plans, including Avera, Sanford, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and many more.
Diane Kenkel, CNP
Diane grew up in Sioux Falls, but has enjoyed living in Mitchell for 25 years. Diane received all of her nursing degrees from South Dakota State University. She worked at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD as a pediatric nurse. Diane also taught nursing at SDSU and Huron University. Diane has two graduate degrees, one in pediatrics and womens' health, and the other is a family nurse practitioner degree. She began her career as a nurse practitioner in 1995. After working for a number of different clinics Diane opened Prairie Family Healthcare in 2009.
Variety of Services
PFH provides preventive, acute, and chronic primary care services. Whether you have a sinus infection, need an annual wellness exam, or suffer from a more chronic condition we are here to care for you. PFH also provides immunizations for infants to adults, allergy shots, and select in-house lab. PFH also utilizes outside laboratories for patient labwork.
We are an independent clinic and have provider status for most insurance companies. When needed we refer our patients to the most appropriate specialist.
Continuity of Care
Diane is available by phone (605-999-6262) after hours to answer questions and to guide you in your urgent care needs. When hospitalization is necessary, Avera Queen of Peace Hospital has hospitalists on staff who provide care to all admitted patients regardless of provider.
We encourage patients to use the patient portal. On the portal you can view your chart and lab results, schedule an appointment, request medication refills, and submit questions via secure messaging. Please register for the portal by calling the clinic today.
No Surprises Act
If you are an uninsured or a self-pay individual you have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
2019 Top Rated Local family practice clinic in SD
