Our Mission:
"Prairie Practice Management Professionals focuses on delivering precise revenue cycle
and practice management solutions that support each client’s specific needs.
By setting clear expectations, maintaining the highest standard of industry expertise,
and delivering a world class customer experience, Prairie Practice Management Professionals
​will partner with clients to build a foundation for long term success."

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Our Vision:
"Prairie Practice Management Professionals will become the region's prime medical revenue cycle and
practice management services organization through a client-centric focus, maintained industry
expertise, and an unwavering dedication to quality."

David L. Markel, RHIT, COPM

President / CEO
Account Manager & Consultant

David Markel, CEO, owner and founder of Prairie Practice Management Professionals LCC has worked within the healthcare industry for the past 26 years. David has comprehensive knowledge in understanding and experience in revenue cycle management, practice management, health information management and extensive experience in many other areas including both front-end and back-end operations. His areas of expertise include Ophthalmology, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Health, Family Practice, Otolaryngology, Dermatology, Allergy, Audiology, Orthopedics, Emergency Services, and Ambulance billing. After having experiences with both in-house billing and outsourced billing, David found his niche and decided to create Prairie Practice Management Professionals to provide you with a premier revenue cycle management experience, by increasing and maximizing your collections, and overall practice performance.

David's Certifications and Memberships:
​Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Certified Otolaryngology Practice Manager (COPM)
Medical Billing & Coding Diploma
Medical Billing & Coding Certificate

Member of the American Medical Billing Association (AMBA)
Member of Administrator Support Community for ENT (ASCENT)
Member of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Member of North Dakota Health Information Management Association (NDHIMA)
Member of Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)

Committees served:
Education Committee - ASCENT
Small Group Forum - ASCENT

David is a Hoople, North Dakota native moving to Fargo in 2002.  As an active community member, David proudly served his hometown community ambulance service and pool boards.  David currently resides in Fargo and has two dogs named Zoey and Dakota. In his spare time David enjoys spending time with family & friends, being outdoors and spending time the lake.

Shelle

Billing Specialist

Shelle joined the team in January of 2018.  Shelle brings with her another 30 years of medical experience to our team. Shelle has extensive experience with collections and accounts receivables and takes pride in ensuring that our providers are maximizing their revenue. Her areas of expertise include Behavioral Health, Chemical Dependency, Speech, Physical, Occupational Therapy and Ophthalmology.

Shelle's Certifications and Memberships:
​Member of the American Medical Billing Association (AMBA)

Shelle is a Verona, North Dakota Native and currently lives in Fargo. In her spare time, Shelle enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, card making, reading and spending time with family.

Cathy

Billing Specialist

Cathy joined the team in January 2018 as a part-time administrative assistant. Cathy whom is now a retired nurse brings 24 years of healthcare experience to our team. Cathy earned her nursing degree from North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton ND in 1992 and received her coding diploma from Allied Schools in 2005. Cathy enjoys helping our providers maximize their collections and assisting their patients with billing questions. Cathy's area of expertise includes Ophthalmology, Cardiology and Otolaryngology.

Cathy's Certifications and Memberships:
Medical Coding Diploma

Member of the American Medical Billing Association (AMBA)

Cathy now lives in Fargo and is a Grand Forks, North Dakota native.  In her spare time, Cathy enjoys reading and spending time with her granddogs Zoey and Dakota.

Vicky

 Billing Specialist

Vicky joined the team in April of 2019.  Vicky comes to us with 25+ years of bookkeeping experience. Vicky does a majority of our charges data entry and assists with insurance benefit verifications. Her areas of expertise include Behavioral Health, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy. 

Vicky's Certifications and Memberships:
​Member of the American Medical Billing Association (AMBA)

She lives with her husband Ron and their rescue dog Benji on Lake Ida, MN.  Vicky and Ron moved to the area from living in Hoople, ND for many years where they raised their children Joshua and Tanya.

Vicky enjoys being with her family and friends enjoying all of the water sports at the lake and attending her grandchildren's sporting events.  Vicky also has a love of birding and photography.  The yard is filled with plants and flowers.