South Dakota: who does the most of each procedure
The top three physicians for each procedure in South Dakota, by procedures billed to Medicare in 2024.
Joints, bones and spine
Spine pain procedures
| Procedure | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal cord stimulator | Dr. James T. Brunz109 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Tyler A. Ptacek95 · Rapid City | |
| Lumbar epidural steroid injection | Dr. Christopher T. Dietrich596 · Rapid City | Dr. Wade Lukken414 · Dakota Dunes | Dr. James Dreessen367 · Sioux Falls |
| Radiofrequency ablation (lower back) | Dr. James T. Brunz101 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Christopher T. Dietrich70 · Rapid City | Dr. Brent R. Thurness65 · Sioux Falls |
Eye
Skin
| Procedure | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohs surgery | Dr. Brian D. Knutson885 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Marcus L. Frohm805 · Sioux Falls | Gregory Wittenberg603 · Rapid City |
Heart
Arteries and veins
| Procedure | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varicose vein ablation | Dr. Lornell E. Hansen44 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Darren Chester29 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Dustin J. Weiss21 · Sioux Falls |
| Leg artery angioplasty and stenting | Dr. Chad R. Laurich111 · Dakota Dunes | Dr. J M. Bacharach57 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Anand Dayama47 · Sioux Falls |
| Carotid endarterectomy | Dr. Charan Mungara22 · Rapid City | Dr. Dustin J. Weiss16 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Tommy R. Reynolds16 · Sioux Falls |
| Carotid stent | Dr. Alex J. Linn33 · Sioux Falls | Dr. J M. Bacharach23 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Anand Dayama21 · Sioux Falls |
| Dialysis fistula creation | Dr. Dustin J. Weiss46 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Wesley L. Sufficool12 · Rapid City |
Digestive and general surgery
| Procedure | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonoscopy (diagnostic) | Christopher M. Larson154 · Aberdeen | Dr. David Ring98 · Aberdeen | Dr. Jeffrey P. Michalak48 · Dakota Dunes |
| Colonoscopy with polyp removal | Dr. Nathan T. Jaqua259 · Rapid City | Dr. Blake A. Jones256 · Rapid City | Dr. Erik B. Raborn235 · Rapid City |
| Upper endoscopy with biopsy | Dr. Robert T. Lapp316 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Jeffrey P. Michalak282 · Dakota Dunes | Christopher M. Larson199 · Aberdeen |
| Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) | Christopher M. Larson24 · Aberdeen | Dr. David Ring23 · Aberdeen | Dr. David A. Strand19 · Sioux Falls |
| Inguinal hernia repair | Christopher M. Larson13 · Aberdeen | Dr. Matthew J. Sorrell13 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Craig R. Nemechek11 · Dakota Dunes |
| Lumpectomy | Dr. Paula L. Denevan63 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Tricia L. Merrigan48 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Jesse L. Dirksen26 · Sioux Falls |
| Mastectomy | Dr. Tricia L. Merrigan21 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Paula L. Denevan16 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Jesse L. Dirksen14 · Sioux Falls |
Urology
| Procedure | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cystoscopy | Dr. Darlys R. Hofer167 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Christopher A. Hathaway166 · Yankton | Dr. Eric S. Leichter164 · Aberdeen |
| Prostate biopsy | Dr. Daniel A. Olsen78 · Dakota Dunes | Dr. Matthew N. Witte73 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Michael D. Gillett65 · Sioux Falls |
| Prostatectomy (robotic or laparoscopic) | Dr. David C. Arend23 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Matthew N. Witte17 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Brian D. Lindaman16 · Sioux Falls |
| TURP | Dr. Darlys R. Hofer17 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Eugene S. Park14 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Daniel A. Olsen13 · Dakota Dunes |
| Laser prostate vaporization (GreenLight) | Dr. Joseph O. Wyatt12 · Pierre | ||
| UroLift | Dr. Levi Hamilton25 · Rapid City | Dennis Thum13 · Sioux Falls | |
| Kidney stone lithotripsy (shock wave) | Dr. Melissa R. Brown13 · Aberdeen | ||
| Ureteroscopy with laser | Dr. Brian D. Lindaman35 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Darlys R. Hofer32 · Sioux Falls | Dr. Matthew N. Witte32 · Sioux Falls |
Ear, nose and throat
| Procedure | No. 1 | No. 2 | No. 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Septoplasty | Dr. Micah M. Likness12 · Sioux Falls | Troy B. Howard12 · Rapid City |