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General Surgery

Ronald C. Auvenshine, DO

Works at hospitals in Sioux Falls, SD · South Dakota

Summary

Dr. Ronald C. Auvenshine, DO is a general surgeon at 1325 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Phone: (605) 322-4878. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ronald C. Auvenshine had 109 Original Medicare patients and 429 services. NPI 1962601120. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ronald C. Auvenshine, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ronald C. Auvenshine accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ronald C. Auvenshine accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Ronald C. Auvenshine see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 429 services for Ronald C. Auvenshine. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ronald C. Auvenshine's NPI number?
1962601120. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Ronald C. Auvenshine, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients109
Services billed to Medicare429
Different services or procedures34
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients67

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)160 services
  2. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)46 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)22 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)20 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes61%
  • Ischemic heart disease53%
  • Heart failure50%

Hospitals where Ronald C. Auvenshine works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ronald C. Auvenshine at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ronald C. Auvenshine is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ronald C. Auvenshine as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Avera McKennan959 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Sioux Falls

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sioux Falls, SD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Avera McKennan

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1962601120
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians