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Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine (1996)

6701 S Minnesota Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605) 322-6960

Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD is a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD is affiliated with AVERA MCKENNAN.

Office Locations

6701 S Minnesota Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605) 322-6960

(605) 322-6961

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

Mohs surgery

removal of skin lesion

By Affordability:

Mohs surgery

skin cancer removal

skin cancer surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within South Dakota, Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD performed more Mohs surgery, and removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for Mohs surgery, skin cancer removal, and skin cancer surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	927
diagnostic procedures	117
doctor visit	2262
ear procedures	48
eye procedures	18
plastic surgery procedures	18
reconstructive surgery	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2042
skin procedures	2042
skin surgery	927
tissue transfer	18
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	950
diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	2115
ear procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1849
skin procedures	1849
skin surgery	950

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	762
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	506
From 75 to 84	526
85 and over	237
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	957
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	1512
ear procedures	15
eye procedures	13
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1574
skin procedures	1574
skin surgery	957
tissue transfer	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	656
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	450
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	213
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	954
diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	1403
ear procedures	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1548
skin procedures	1548
skin surgery	954

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1288
Female	950

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	872
From 75 to 84	864
85 and over	400
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	911
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	1224
ear procedures	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1495
skin procedures	1495
skin surgery	911

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	596
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1021
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	414
85 and over	179
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	993
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	952
ear procedures	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1530
skin procedures	1530
skin surgery	993

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	611
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1000
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	414
85 and over	174
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	1036
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	1146
ear procedures	24
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1737
skin procedures	1737
skin surgery	1036
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	636
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1039
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	433
From 75 to 84	411
85 and over	188
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	964
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	1196
ear procedures	15
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1656
skin procedures	1656
skin surgery	964
tissue transfer	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	677
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	472
From 75 to 84	439
85 and over	191
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	847
doctor visit	832
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1437
skin procedures	1437
skin surgery	847

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	618
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	964
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	376
85 and over	163
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	2
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	1004
doctor visit	758
plastic surgery procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1610
skin procedures	1610
skin surgery	1004
tissue transfer	16
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	625
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	994
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	407
85 and over	162
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	900
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	501
ear procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1308
skin procedures	1308
skin surgery	900

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	600
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	933
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Sioux Falls, SD were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

cancer surgery	949
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	1263
ear procedures	22
eye procedures	15
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1616
skin procedures	1616
skin surgery	949
tissue transfer	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	642
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1061
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	422
85 and over	173
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	436

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in 1996. He has a state license in South Dakota.

Medical School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine (1996)

Licensed In: South Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

AVERA MCKENNAN

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian Dennis Knutson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$430 STELARA $264	SIMPONI ARIA $93	Tremfya $73
Celgene Corporation	$287 Otezla $59	$228
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$170 DUPIXENT $170
AbbVie, Inc.	$127 Humira $107	$19
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$110 EPIDUO $52	EPIDUO FORTE $35	SOOLANTRA $23
Other	$399 Skyrizi $84	TALTZ $68	Enbrel $65	COSENTYX $50	ILUMYA $17	Other $115