Physician Assistants in South Dakota
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901
Physician Assistants
100%
Accepting patients
78%
Most common: PA-C
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Specialty: physician-assistantState: SD
About physician assistants in South Dakota
South Dakota is home to 901 licensed physician assistants, one of the larger physician assistant workforces in the country. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is PA-C (78%), which stands for Physician Assistant - Certified. PA is the second most common at 17%.
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 physician assistants.
67% accept Medicare. Patients with South Dakota Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all physician assistants participate. The most widely accepted carriers include unitedhealthcare, qhp-57845, qhp-50305, qhp-73751, and medicare.
Sanford Health and Avera Health are the two dominant health systems in South Dakota, covering vast rural territories across the state.
Frequently asked questions about physician assistants in South Dakota
South Dakota has 901 licensed physician assistants. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of physician assistants 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 physician assistants in South Dakota include unitedhealthcare, qhp-57845, qhp-50305, qhp-73751, and medicare. 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 $20 to $50. An urgent care visit copay is $30 to $75. Procedures (biopsy, injection) are covered at the specialist rate. An ER visit with a PA has the same copay as a physician ER visit. Actual costs in South Dakota depend on the provider and your insurance plan. PA visits cost the same as physician visits from a patient perspective. If your surgeon's PA handles your pre-op and post-op visits, the copay is the same as if the surgeon saw you.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. South Dakota has 901 physician assistants. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
67% of physician assistants in South Dakota accept Medicare. Medicare reimburses PA services at 85% of the physician fee schedule. Your copay is the same as for a physician visit. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some physician assistants in South Dakota accept South Dakota Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers PA visits in all states. Copays and coverage levels are the same as for physician visits. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm South Dakota Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Same as physician visits: sick visits as needed, chronic disease follow-ups every three to six months, annual physicals, pre-operative and post-operative visits. In surgical specialties, PAs often handle follow-ups while surgeons focus on operative cases. With 901 physician assistants in South Dakota, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
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Insurance & Physician Assistant coverage
Top accepted carriers in South Dakota include unitedhealthcare, qhp-57845, qhp-50305, qhp-73751, and medicare.
All insurance plans cover PA visits at the same copay level as physician visits. Medicare reimburses PA services at 85% of the physician fee schedule, but your copay is based on the allowed amount and remains the same. PAs are listed in insurance provider directories. PA-performed procedures (suturing, biopsies, joint injections) are covered the same as when performed by a physician.