Browse gastroenterologists in South Dakota.
58
Gastroenterologists
100%
Accepting patients
67%
Most common: MD
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South Dakota has 58 licensed gastroenterologists, which can make finding the right provider more challenging in some parts of the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (67%), which stands for Doctor of Medicine. DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is the second most common at 10%.
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine trains practitioners in the state. Notable hospitals include Sanford USD Medical Center, Avera McKennan Hospital, and Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Health systems such as Sanford Health, Monument Health, and Avera Health employ many of the state's gastroenterologists.
74% accept Medicare. Patients with South Dakota Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all gastroenterologists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-73751, qhp-57845, and qhp-50305.
Sanford Health and Avera Health are the two dominant health systems in South Dakota, covering vast rural territories across the state.
South Dakota has 58 licensed gastroenterologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of gastroenterologists in South Dakota are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among gastroenterologists in South Dakota include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-73751, qhp-57845, and qhp-50305. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. A screening colonoscopy is $0 (preventive). A diagnostic colonoscopy costs $1,500 to $4,000. An upper endoscopy runs $1,000 to $3,000. Actual costs in South Dakota depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Screening colonoscopies must be billed as preventive to be covered at 100%. If polyps are found and removed, the procedure should remain coded as screening. Verify that the endoscopy center and anesthesiologist are both in-network.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. South Dakota has 58 gastroenterologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In South Dakota, 67% hold the MD credential and 10% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
74% of gastroenterologists in South Dakota accept Medicare. Medicare covers screening colonoscopies every ten years for average-risk patients (no cost-sharing). Diagnostic colonoscopies and other GI procedures are covered with standard Part B cost-sharing. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some gastroenterologists in South Dakota accept South Dakota Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers screening colonoscopies and medically necessary GI services. Coverage details for newer medications (biologics for IBD) vary by state formulary. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm South Dakota Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in South Dakota include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-73751, qhp-57845, and qhp-50305.
Screening colonoscopies are covered at 100% as preventive care under the ACA with no copay (for average-risk patients starting at age 45). If polyps are found and removed during a screening, the procedure should still be billed as preventive. Diagnostic colonoscopies (ordered for symptoms) are subject to your deductible and copay. Verify the endoscopy center is in-network separately from the doctor.