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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HAMMER
Based in Sioux Falls, SD, Bryan J Hammer, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Bryan cared for 1,444 Medicare patients across 4,678 services.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Hammer's specialty?
Dr. Hammer is an ophthalmology in Sioux Falls, SD. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hammer?
Dr. Hammer is listed at 6601 S MINNESOTA AVE SUITE 200, 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 Dr. Hammer?
The number on file is (605) 336-6294. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hammer's NPI number?
Dr. Hammer's National Provider Identifier is 1992766026. 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 Dr. Hammer's medical education?
Dr. Hammer attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hammer been practicing?
Dr. Hammer has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hammer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hammer performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with limited testing and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (605) 336-6294
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6601 S MINNESOTA AVE SUITE 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,678 services · 1,444 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
126 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
113 |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
46 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
45 |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
41 |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
38 |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
28 |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
27 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
25 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11440 |
22 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology specialists in Sioux Falls 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in SD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.