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575 N Sioux Point Road, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049 - Dakota Dunes location
705 N Sioux Point Rd, Suite 100, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
About Dr. Nemechek
Craig R. Nemechek, MD is a healthcare provider in Dakota Dunes, SD specializing in surgery. Craig trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 2006. Medicare claims data shows Craig provided 295 services to 280 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1063508331.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (605) 217-2667
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
575 N SIOUX POINT ROAD
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
705 N Sioux Point Rd Suite 100
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
295 services · 280 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
23 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | Procedure | 49505 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
44 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
39 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
34 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | Billing code | G0121 |
25 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
24 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
21 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 general surgeons in Dakota Dunes 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in SD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Nemechek's specialty?
Dr. Nemechek is a general surgeon in Dakota Dunes, SD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Nemechek?
Dr. Nemechek is listed at 575 N Sioux Point Road, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Nemechek?
The number on file is (605) 217-2667. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nemechek?
Dr. Nemechek's National Provider Identifier is 1063508331. 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. Nemechek's medical education?
Dr. Nemechek attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nemechek have?
Dr. Nemechek has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Nemechek known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nemechek performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and repair of groin hernia, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Nemechek's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nemechek. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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