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- Avera Medical Group Pierre - Helmsley Center, 801 E Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
About Dr. Bonnichsen
Based in Pierre, SD, Katherine Bonnichsen, MD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Katherine graduated from Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota in 2014. According to Medicare claims data, Katherine cared for 1,765 Medicare patients across 3,022 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. NPI 1003234832 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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) 945-5217
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
AVERA MEDICAL GROUP PIERRE - HELMSLEY CENTER 801 E SIOUX AVE
Pierre, SD 57501
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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Cutaneous lupus
- Morphea
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Vitiligo
Cancer care
- Radiation Dermatitis and Skin Burns
Pediatric and genetic
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Ichthyosis
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Infections
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
- Botox injections
- Scar revision consultation
Cosmetic dermatology
- Dermal filler injections
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
- Systemic dermatologic therapy management
Skin and Scars
- Mole And Skin Tag Removal
- Scar Revision
Skin cancer surgery
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy for melanoma
- Wide excision of melanoma
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Wound Care
- Surgical Scar Treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
- Light Therapy
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,022 services · 1,765 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,238 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
374 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
188 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
125 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
47 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
26 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags | Procedure | 11200 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
12 | Less often 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.
Trained at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in SD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bonnichsen?
Dr. Bonnichsen is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Pierre, SD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bonnichsen's address?
Dr. Bonnichsen is listed at Avera Medical Group Pierre - Helmsley Center 801 E Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bonnichsen?
The number on file is (605) 945-5217. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bonnichsen's NPI number?
Dr. Bonnichsen's National Provider Identifier is 1003234832. 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
Where did Dr. Bonnichsen train?
Dr. Bonnichsen attended Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bonnichsen been practicing?
Dr. Bonnichsen has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bonnichsen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bonnichsen performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bonnichsen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bonnichsen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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