Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) · South Dakota
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) in South Dakota: the highest-volume physicians
11 physicians in South Dakota billed Medicare for 164 gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) procedures in 2024. The top 11, with the year before beside it.
Top 11
| Rank | Physician | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher M. LarsonGeneral Surgery · Aberdeen | 24 | 13 | |
| 2 | David Ring, MDGeneral Surgery · Aberdeen | 23 | 12 | |
| 3 | David A. Strand, MDGeneral Surgery · Sioux Falls | 19 | 19 | |
| 4 | Michael StatzGeneral Surgery · Rapid City | 14 | 19 | |
| 4 | Emily E. Murphy, MDGeneral Surgery · Sioux Falls | 14 | — | |
| 6 | Gregory M. Gerrish, MDGeneral Surgery · Watertown | 13 | — | |
| 7 | Thavam C. Thambi-Pillai, MDPhysician · Sioux Falls | 12 | — | |
| 7 | Michael S. Bauer, MDGeneral Surgery · Sioux Falls | 12 | — | |
| 9 | Wesley R. Badger, MDGeneral Surgery · Spearfish | 11 | 12 | |
| 9 | Jacob S. Schaeffer, MDGeneral Surgery · Watertown | 11 | — | |
| 9 | Robert E. MillerGeneral Surgery · Rapid City | 11 | 15 |
A rank counts procedures billed under the physician's own NPI (CPT 47562, 47563), in 2024, Medicare fee-for-service only. A surgeon who mostly treats younger or Medicare Advantage patients will rank lower than their total volume. Method and limits.