How do I contact Dr. Richard Little?

You can contact Dr. Richard Little at 605-644-4460. The practice is located at 2479 E Colorado Blvd in Spearfish, South Dakota.

What procedures does Dr. Richard Little specialize in?

Dr. Richard Little is an orthopedic surgeon in Spearfish, South Dakota specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. Richard Little performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. Richard Little has performed 102 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. Richard Little's ranking in South Dakota?

Dr. Richard Little is ranked #11 overall in South Dakota for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. Richard Little accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. Richard Little is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 605-644-4460. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. Richard Little, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Richard Little is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Spearfish, South Dakota. In 2023, Dr. Little performed 84 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#7 in South Dakota) and 18 hip replacements (#22 in South Dakota), for a combined total of 102 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in South Dakota.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement

84 verified cases

#7 in South Dakota

Hip Replacement

18 verified cases

#22 in South Dakota

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Little

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (102 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Little, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 605-644-4460

2479 E Colorado Blvd
Spearfish, SD 57783

NPI: 1609849579

Credentials: MD

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 20 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed MD

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

📞 Contact information available

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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Dr. Richard Little, MD

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