How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in South Dakota?

Our South Dakota directory includes 52 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 3,634 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 340 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 (22 surgeons), Dakota Dunes (9 surgeons), Rapid City (9 surgeons), Aberdeen (4 surgeons), Watertown (3 surgeons). South Dakota has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 8 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 2,032 knee replacements, 1,047 hip replacements, and 555 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 52 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.

52+ Orthopedic Surgeons in South Dakota

1

State Rank

NPI: 1851314124

Michael J Adler, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

340

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 116

Knee 224

2

State Rank

NPI: 1699974089

Corey P Rothrock, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

209

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 105

Knee 104

3

State Rank

NPI: 1144232042

Travis R Liddell, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

157

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 42

Knee 95

Shoulder 20

4

State Rank

NPI: 1275530644

Timothy L Walker, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

153

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 46

Knee 107

5

State Rank

NPI: 1922204239

Daniel R Nelson, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

147

Verified Cases

#5

State

Hip 80

Knee 67

6

State Rank

NPI: 1093795767

Jeffrey S Marrs, MD

Rapid City

SD

147

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 73

Knee 74

7

State Rank

NPI: 1063433167

Jeremy S Kudera, MD

Yankton

SD

135

Verified Cases

#7

State

Hip 36

Knee 69

Shoulder 30

8

State Rank

NPI: 1336160589

Carl D Bechtold, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

122

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 46

Knee 76

9

State Rank

NPI: 1073727897

Samuel L Mortimer, MD

Rapid City

SD

112

Verified Cases

#9

State

Hip 29

Knee 61

Shoulder 22

10

State Rank

NPI: 1609849579

Richard M Little, MD

Spearfish

SD

98

Verified Cases

#10

State

Hip 23

Knee 75

11

State Rank

NPI: 1811376171

Joshua Johnson

Sioux Falls

SD

97

Verified Cases

#11

State

Hip 32

Knee 65

12

State Rank

NPI: 1871759522

Steven A Giuseffi, M.D.

Rapid City

SD

92

Verified Cases

#12

State

Hip 25

Knee 39

Shoulder 28

13

State Rank

NPI: 1376523969

Clark C Duchene, MD

Rapid City

SD

91

Verified Cases

#13

State

Hip 25

Knee 40

Shoulder 26

14

State Rank

NPI: 1447471131

Jason L Hurd, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

89

Verified Cases

#14

State

Shoulder 89

15

State Rank

NPI: 1245236785

Matthew C Reynen, M.D.

Aberdeen

SD

88

Verified Cases

#15

State

Hip 31

Knee 57

16

State Rank

NPI: 1417122391

Brian D Johnson, M.D.

Dakota Dunes

SD

85

Verified Cases

#16

State

Knee 29

Shoulder 56

17

State Rank

NPI: 1437123320

Erik D Peterson, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

80

Verified Cases

#17

State

Hip 22

Knee 38

Shoulder 20

18

State Rank

NPI: 1467474452

Keith M Baumgarten, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

79

Verified Cases

#18

State

Knee 19

Shoulder 60

19

State Rank

NPI: 1497140578

Luke Rasmussen, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

73

Verified Cases

#19

State

Hip 29

Knee 44

20

State Rank

NPI: 1104206838

Mark Heidenreich, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

72

Verified Cases

#20

State

Hip 39

Knee 33

21

State Rank

NPI: 1962716761

Ray B Jensen, D.O.

Spearfish

SD

68

Verified Cases

#21

State

Hip 14

Knee 11

Shoulder 43

22

State Rank

NPI: 1780687020

Steven J Meyer, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

64

Verified Cases

#22

State

Hip 21

Knee 43

23

State Rank

NPI: 1831580943

Justin T Deans, D.O.

Dakota Dunes

SD

62

Verified Cases

#23

State

Hip 34

Knee 28

24

State Rank

NPI: 1720094089

Matthew J Mckenzie, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

62

Verified Cases

#24

State

Hip 22

Knee 40

25

State Rank

NPI: 1184157836

Ryan Todhunter, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

59

Verified Cases

#25

State

Hip 33

Knee 26

26

State Rank

NPI: 1265582712

Benjamin T Bissell, M.D.

Dakota Dunes

SD

58

Verified Cases

#26

State

Knee 29

Shoulder 29

27

State Rank

NPI: 1215385232

Benjamin Walters, D.O.

Sioux Falls

SD

56

Verified Cases

#27

State

Hip 16

Knee 40

28

State Rank

NPI: 1235135823

James B Macdougall, MD

Aberdeen

SD

55

Verified Cases

#28

State

Hip 15

Knee 40

29

State Rank

NPI: 1861462095

Michael W Kadrmas, MD

Rapid City

SD

51

Verified Cases

#29

State

Hip 24

Knee 27

30

State Rank

NPI: 1093790115

Emmett T Mceleney, M.D.

Rapid City

SD

45

Verified Cases

#30

State

Hip 19

Knee 26

31

State Rank

NPI: 1730396904

Matthew Blake, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

44

Verified Cases

#31

State

Shoulder 44

32

State Rank

NPI: 1093930521

Brent D Adams, MD

Yankton

SD

43

Verified Cases

#32

State

Hip 21

Knee 22

33

State Rank

NPI: 1023039021

Gerald M Rieber, MD

Watertown

SD

43

Verified Cases

#33

State

Hip 18

Knee 25

34

State Rank

NPI: 1144279555

Patrick Miller, MD

Aberdeen

SD

37

Verified Cases

#34

State

Knee 24

Shoulder 13

35

State Rank

NPI: 1053314385

Ryan C Meis, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

36

Verified Cases

#35

State

Knee 36

36

State Rank

NPI: 1710367719

Clint Benge, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

36

Verified Cases

#36

State

Shoulder 36

37

State Rank

NPI: 1659304749

Peter A Looby, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

35

Verified Cases

#37

State

Knee 35

38

State Rank

NPI: 1548580830

Joseph H Carreau, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

35

Verified Cases

#38

State

Knee 15

Shoulder 20

39

State Rank

NPI: 1447253778

Steven J Stokesbary, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

34

Verified Cases

#39

State

Hip 11

Knee 23

40

State Rank

NPI: 1801875562

Lew W Papendick, MD

Rapid City

SD

32

Verified Cases

#40

State

Knee 32

41

State Rank

NPI: 1316039589

Evan N Hermanson, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

31

Verified Cases

#41

State

Knee 31

42

State Rank

NPI: 1952514994

Casey Johnston

Watertown

SD

28

Verified Cases

#42

State

Knee 28

43

State Rank

NPI: 1841250727

Gonzalo H Sanchez, MD

Pierre

SD

24

Verified Cases

#43

State

Knee 24

44

State Rank

NPI: 1669735676

Harvey A Oliver, M.D.

Sioux Falls

SD

19

Verified Cases

#44

State

Shoulder 19

45

State Rank

NPI: 1083638050

Michael J Vener, MD

Watertown

SD

18

Verified Cases

#45

State

Knee 18

46

State Rank

NPI: 1912027608

Gregory M Neely, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

16

Verified Cases

#46

State

Knee 16

47

State Rank

NPI: 1316048937

Bryan Larson, MD

Rapid City

SD

15

Verified Cases

#47

State

Knee 15

48

State Rank

NPI: 1134154552

Eric S Watson, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

14

Verified Cases

#48

State

Knee 14

49

State Rank

NPI: 1164829750

Dalton Mcdaniel, DO

Aberdeen

SD

13

Verified Cases

#49

State

Knee 13

50

State Rank

NPI: 1902932015

Michael T Espiritu, MD

Dakota Dunes

SD

13

Verified Cases

#50

State

Knee 13

51

State Rank

NPI: 1245265610

Paul R Miller, MD

Rapid City

SD

11

Verified Cases

#51

State

Knee 11

52

State Rank

NPI: 1942493721

Kristofer A Kimber, MD

Sioux Falls

SD

11

Verified Cases

#52

State

Knee 11

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