Dr. Samuel Mortimer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Samuel Mortimer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rapid City, South Dakota. In 2023, Dr. Mortimer completed 94 knee replacements (#5 in South Dakota), 40 hip replacements, and 16 shoulder replacements — 150 total Medicare-verified procedures. This places Dr. Mortimer among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in South Dakota.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
94 verified cases
#5 in South Dakota
Hip Replacement
40 verified cases
#7 in South Dakota
Shoulder Replacement
16 verified cases
#15 in South Dakota

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Mortimer

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (150 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Mortimer, 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: 605-341-1414
7220 Mount Rushmore Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
NPI: 1073727897
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 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.