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- 6701 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
About Dr. Knutson
Brian D. Knutson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sioux Falls, SD specializing in dermatology. Brian trained at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota, graduating in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 3,107 services to 2,294 patients. The services billed most often include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm. This provider record is associated with NPI 1720054539.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (605) 322-6960
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6701 S MINNESOTA AVE
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,107 services · 2,294 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
738 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
278 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
270 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
154 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
154 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
152 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
147 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
103 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13152 |
81 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lip, 1.1-2.5 cm | Procedure | 13151 |
51 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Sioux Falls 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 7
Providers in SD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Brian D. Knutson's specialty?
Brian D. Knutson is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Sioux Falls, SD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Brian D. Knutson?
Brian D. Knutson is listed at 6701 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Brian D. Knutson?
The number on file is (605) 322-6960. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Brian D. Knutson?
Brian D. Knutson's National Provider Identifier is 1720054539. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Brian D. Knutson's education?
Brian D. Knutson attended Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Brian D. Knutson have?
Brian D. Knutson has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Brian D. Knutson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian D. Knutson performs procedures including removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm and destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Brian D. Knutson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brian D. Knutson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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