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Ophthalmologists in South Dakota

Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026

60 Ophthalmology providers practice in South Dakota. The largest concentration is in Sioux Falls. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.

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Ophthalmology by city in South Dakota

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Ophthalmology in Sioux Falls31 providers
Ophthalmology in Rapid City13 providers
Ophthalmology in Yankton4 providers
Ophthalmology in Aberdeen3 providers
Ophthalmology in Mitchell3 providers
Ophthalmology in Watertown3 providers
Ophthalmology in Brookings2 providers
Ophthalmology in Dakota Dunes1 providers

Ophthalmology providers in South Dakota

Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.

Dr. Vance Thompson, MD
Sioux Falls, SD · $921,043 in drug and device payments (2025) · (605) 361-3937
Dr. William Schultheis, MD
Sioux Falls, SD · $33 in drug and device payments (2025) · (605) 361-3937
Dr. Yujia Zhou, MD
Sioux Falls, SD · $113 in drug and device payments (2025) · (605) 328-9200
Dr. Bernie Hanson, MD
Watertown, SD · $44 in drug and device payments (2025) · (605) 599-7411
Dr. Michael Moran, MD
Watertown, SD · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (605) 886-7722
Dr. Wayne Snyder, M.D.
Watertown, SD · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (605) 882-4175
Dr. Karen Dickes, D.O.
Yankton, SD · $237 in drug and device payments (2025) · (605) 665-9638
Dr. Patrick King, M.D.
Yankton, SD · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (605) 665-9638
Dr. Paula Hicks, M.D.
Yankton, SD · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · (605) 665-9638
Dr. Trevor Kindle
Yankton, SD · $26 in drug and device payments (2025) · (605) 655-1830

Conditions Ophthalmology providers in South Dakota commonly treat

Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Ophthalmology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.

Common questions

How many Ophthalmology providers are in South Dakota?

There are 60 Ophthalmology providers with active NPI records practicing in South Dakota, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.

Which cities in South Dakota have the most Ophthalmology providers?

Sioux Falls (31), Rapid City (13), Yankton (4) have the highest concentration of Ophthalmology providers in South Dakota.

How many Ophthalmology providers in South Dakota received drug or device company payments?

34 of 60 Ophthalmology providers in South Dakota (57%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.

What conditions do Ophthalmology providers in South Dakota treat?

Ophthalmology providers commonly treat macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.

Where does this data come from?

Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.

Do most Ophthalmologists in South Dakota work in independent practices or large health systems?

Among 35 Ophthalmologists in South Dakota enrolled in Medicare, 20% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 51% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 29% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.

Which hospitals do Ophthalmologists in South Dakota work at?

According to CMS facility affiliation records, the South Dakota hospitals where the most Ophthalmologists hold privileges are Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls; Sanford Usd Medical Center in Sioux Falls; Black Hills Surgical Hospital LLC in Rapid City.

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Sources: NPPES (CMS), Doctors and Clinicians national files, CMS Open Payments 2025. Updated monthly. Records are public federal data and are not verified credentials, licensure checks, or endorsements. This directory is informational and not medical advice. How we build this directory. Are you a Ophthalmology in South Dakota? Get featured.