How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in South Dakota?

Our South Dakota directory includes 51 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 3,694 Medicare joint replacement procedures. These surgeons are ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume across hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, providing transparent data to help patients compare experience levels.

Who is the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in South Dakota?

Michael J Adler, MD in Sioux Falls is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in South Dakota with 336 Medicare procedures. High procedure volume is associated with better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and shorter recovery times according to orthopedic research.

Which cities in South Dakota have the most orthopedic surgeons?

The top cities for orthopedic surgery in South Dakota are: Sioux Falls (20 surgeons), Dakota Dunes (9 surgeons), Rapid City (8 surgeons), Spearfish (3 surgeons), Aberdeen (3 surgeons). South Dakota has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 9 cities statewide. Urban medical centers tend to have higher surgeon concentrations and access to advanced surgical technology.

What types of joint replacement procedures are performed in South Dakota?

South Dakota orthopedic surgeons performed 2,121 knee replacements, 1,047 hip replacements, and 526 shoulder replacements based on Medicare data. Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure nationwide. Many South Dakota surgeons also offer minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery for improved precision and faster recovery.

How do I choose the best orthopedic surgeon in South Dakota?

Key factors to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon in South Dakota: (1) Medicare procedure volume — higher volume correlates with better outcomes; (2) Board certification in orthopedic surgery; (3) Fellowship training in joint replacement; (4) Hospital quality ratings and accreditation; (5) Patient satisfaction scores; (6) Use of modern techniques like robotic-assisted surgery; (7) Proximity to your home for follow-up appointments.

Does Medicare cover joint replacement surgery in South Dakota?

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary joint replacement surgery in South Dakota, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Coverage includes the surgery, hospital stay, anesthesia, physical therapy, and durable medical equipment. You'll typically pay 20% coinsurance after meeting your Part B deductible. All 51 surgeons in our South Dakota rankings accept Medicare.

What is the average cost of joint replacement in South Dakota?

For Medicare beneficiaries in South Dakota, out-of-pocket costs for joint replacement typically range from $1,500-$4,500 after meeting your deductible. Total costs vary by procedure type, hospital vs. outpatient surgery center, and your specific Medicare plan. Hip and knee replacements are increasingly performed as outpatient procedures, which can reduce costs. All ranked South Dakota surgeons accept Medicare assignment.

How is surgeon ranking data verified for South Dakota?

Our South Dakota surgeon rankings are based on CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets, which track every Medicare-billed procedure by provider NPI number. This data is independently verified by the federal government and represents the most comprehensive publicly available source for surgeon procedure volumes. Rankings are updated annually when new CMS data is published.

51+ Orthopedic Surgeons in South Dakota

1

State Rank

NPI: 1851314124

Michael J Adler, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

336

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 114

Knee 222

2

State Rank

NPI: 1699974089

Corey P Rothrock, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

227

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 109

Knee 118

3

State Rank

NPI: 1093795767

Jeffrey S Marrs, MD

Rapid City

SD

190

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 81

Knee 109

4

State Rank

NPI: 1275530644

Timothy L Walker, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

164

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 61

Knee 103

5

State Rank

NPI: 1073727897

Samuel L Mortimer, MD

Rapid City

SD

150

Verified Cases

#5

State

Hip 40

Knee 94

Shoulder 16

6

State Rank

NPI: 1063433167

Jeremy S Kudera, MD

Yankton

SD

146

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 30

Knee 91

Shoulder 25

7

State Rank

NPI: 1144232042

Travis R Liddell, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

126

Verified Cases

#7

State

Hip 39

Knee 68

Shoulder 19

8

State Rank

NPI: 1922204239

Daniel R Nelson, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

121

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 70

Knee 51

9

State Rank

NPI: 1811376171

Joshua Johnson

Sioux Falls

SD

114

Verified Cases

#9

State

Hip 44

Knee 70

10

State Rank

NPI: 1336160589

Carl D Bechtold, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

104

Verified Cases

#10

State

Hip 37

Knee 67

11

State Rank

NPI: 1609849579

Richard M Little, MD

Spearfish

SD

102

Verified Cases

#11

State

Hip 18

Knee 84

12

State Rank

NPI: 1376523969

Clark C Duchene, MD

Rapid City

SD

90

Verified Cases

#12

State

Hip 28

Knee 42

Shoulder 20

13

State Rank

NPI: 1467474452

Keith M Baumgarten, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

89

Verified Cases

#13

State

Knee 17

Shoulder 72

14

State Rank

NPI: 1245236785

Matthew C Reynen, M.D.

Aberdeen

SD

86

Verified Cases

#14

State

Hip 36

Knee 50

15

State Rank

NPI: 1871759522

Steven A Giuseffi, M.D.

Rapid City

SD

85

Verified Cases

#15

State

Hip 17

Knee 37

Shoulder 31

16

State Rank

NPI: 1962716761

Ray B Jensen, D.O.

Spearfish

SD

83

Verified Cases

#16

State

Hip 16

Knee 16

Shoulder 51

17

State Rank

NPI: 1720094089

Matthew J Mckenzie, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

82

Verified Cases

#17

State

Hip 34

Knee 48

18

State Rank

NPI: 1447471131

Jason L Hurd, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

81

Verified Cases

#18

State

Shoulder 81

19

State Rank

NPI: 1780687020

Steven J Meyer, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

80

Verified Cases

#19

State

Hip 30

Knee 50

20

State Rank

NPI: 1104206838

Mark Heidenreich, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

78

Verified Cases

#20

State

Hip 33

Knee 45

21

State Rank

NPI: 1437123320

Erik D Peterson, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

67

Verified Cases

#21

State

Hip 15

Knee 27

Shoulder 25

22

State Rank

NPI: 1417122391

Brian D Johnson, M.D.

Dakota Dunes

SD

66

Verified Cases

#22

State

Knee 31

Shoulder 35

23

State Rank

NPI: 1265582712

Benjamin T Bissell, M.D.

Dakota Dunes

SD

64

Verified Cases

#23

State

Knee 25

Shoulder 39

24

State Rank

NPI: 1679524805

Thomas A Ambrose, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

58

Verified Cases

#24

State

Hip 17

Knee 41

25

State Rank

NPI: 1831580943

Justin T Deans, D.O.

Dakota Dunes

SD

53

Verified Cases

#25

State

Hip 24

Knee 29

26

State Rank

NPI: 1861462095

Michael W Kadrmas, MD

Rapid City

SD

49

Verified Cases

#26

State

Hip 21

Knee 28

27

State Rank

NPI: 1093930521

Brent D Adams, MD

Yankton

SD

49

Verified Cases

#27

State

Hip 20

Knee 29

28

State Rank

NPI: 1609071562

Kipp A Gould, DO

Spearfish

SD

48

Verified Cases

#28

State

Hip 22

Knee 26

29

State Rank

NPI: 1447253778

Steven J Stokesbary, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

45

Verified Cases

#29

State

Hip 23

Knee 22

30

State Rank

NPI: 1659304749

Peter A Looby, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

45

Verified Cases

#30

State

Knee 45

31

State Rank

NPI: 1144279555

Patrick Miller, MD

Aberdeen

SD

45

Verified Cases

#31

State

Knee 26

Shoulder 19

32

State Rank

NPI: 1235135823

James B Macdougall, MD

Aberdeen

SD

42

Verified Cases

#32

State

Hip 20

Knee 22

33

State Rank

NPI: 1184157836

Ryan Todhunter, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

41

Verified Cases

#33

State

Hip 17

Knee 24

34

State Rank

NPI: 1053314385

Ryan C Meis, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

40

Verified Cases

#34

State

Knee 40

35

State Rank

NPI: 1730396904

Matthew Blake, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

39

Verified Cases

#35

State

Shoulder 39

36

State Rank

NPI: 1497140578

Luke Rasmussen, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

37

Verified Cases

#36

State

Hip 17

Knee 20

37

State Rank

NPI: 1316039589

Evan N Hermanson, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

37

Verified Cases

#37

State

Knee 37

38

State Rank

NPI: 1023039021

Gerald M Rieber, MD

Watertown

SD

36

Verified Cases

#38

State

Knee 36

39

State Rank

NPI: 1841250727

Gonzalo H Sanchez, MD

Pierre

SD

35

Verified Cases

#39

State

Hip 14

Knee 21

40

State Rank

NPI: 1952514994

Casey Johnston

Watertown

SD

34

Verified Cases

#40

State

Knee 34

41

State Rank

NPI: 1215385232

Benjamin Walters, D.O.

Sioux Falls

SD

33

Verified Cases

#41

State

Knee 33

42

State Rank

NPI: 1548580830

Joseph H Carreau, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

31

Verified Cases

#42

State

Knee 14

Shoulder 17

43

State Rank

NPI: 1801875562

Lew W Papendick, MD

Rapid City

SD

27

Verified Cases

#43

State

Knee 27

44

State Rank

NPI: 1710367719

Clint Benge, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

23

Verified Cases

#44

State

Shoulder 23

45

State Rank

NPI: 1508870619

Chris C Krouse, DO

Mitchell

SD

21

Verified Cases

#45

State

Knee 21

46

State Rank

NPI: 1316048937

Bryan Larson, MD

Rapid City

SD

20

Verified Cases

#46

State

Knee 20

47

State Rank

NPI: 1093790115

Emmett T Mceleney, M.D.

Rapid City

SD

17

Verified Cases

#47

State

Knee 17

48

State Rank

NPI: 1801014956

Brian D Kampmann, MD

Mitchell

SD

17

Verified Cases

#48

State

Knee 17

49

State Rank

NPI: 1902932015

Michael T Espiritu, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

14

Verified Cases

#49

State

Knee 14

50

State Rank

NPI: 1669735676

Harvey A Oliver, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

14

Verified Cases

#50

State

Shoulder 14

51

State Rank

NPI: 1083638050

Michael J Vener, MD

Watertown

SD

13

Verified Cases

#51

State

Knee 13

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