Dr. James MacDougall, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James MacDougall is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In 2023, Dr. MacDougall performed 22 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#35 in South Dakota) and 20 hip replacements (#21 in South Dakota), for a combined total of 42 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
22 verified cases
#35 in South Dakota
Hip Replacement
20 verified cases
#21 in South Dakota

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. MacDougall

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. MacDougall, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 605-226-2663
701 8th Ave Nw
Aberdeen, SD 57401
NPI: 1235135823
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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