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Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD

(Sara Ruter, MD)

(532 Ratings)

Specializes in: Preventive Medicine, Physician and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine

1420 W. 22nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

(605) 328-7090

Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD is a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD specializing in preventive medicine, physician and internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine. Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD is affiliated with Sanford Health and Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic.

Office Locations

1321 W. 22nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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1420 W 22nd Street #510 Sioux
Falls, SD 57105

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1420 W. 22nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

(605) 328-7090

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

ear procedures

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

In 2024, Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD had a list price for ear procedures, ear wax removal, and impacted ear wax removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within South Dakota. 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

aspiration

aspiration procedures

injections

joint aspiration

joint injections

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD had a list price for aspiration, aspiration procedures, injections, joint aspiration, joint injections, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within South Dakota. 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	13
doctor visit	690
nursing home care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
skin procedures	19
stress testing	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	201

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	58
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	976
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
skin procedures	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	271

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	47
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	909

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	558

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	88
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD during 2016 were aspiration, injections and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	1057
ear procedures	11
injections	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	41
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	1101
injections	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	49
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD during 2018 were aspiration, injections and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	1130
ear procedures	16
injections	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	786
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	123
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD during 2019 were aspiration, injections, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	1079
ear procedures	12
injections	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
skin procedures	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	582

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	852
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	139
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD during 2020 were aspiration, injections and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	1046
ear procedures	13
injections	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	620

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	864
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	447
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	135
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD during 2021 were aspiration, injections, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	1153
ear procedures	21
injections	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22
skin procedures	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	373
Female	728

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1019
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	510
From 75 to 84	341
85 and over	142
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD during 2022 were ear procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	1013
ear procedures	20
injections	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	543
Female	876

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1342
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	655
From 75 to 84	429
85 and over	195
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD during 2023 were ear procedures, aspiration, injections and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	953
ear procedures	20
injections	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
skin procedures	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	749

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	529
From 75 to 84	368
85 and over	180
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD during 2024 were aspiration, ear procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	979
ear procedures	14
injections	14

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	492
Female	744

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	536
From 75 to 84	400
85 and over	189
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in Sioux Falls, SD were aspiration, injections, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

aspiration	18
cardiac procedures	13
doctor visit	934
ear procedures	15
injections	18
nursing home care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16
stress testing	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	655
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	15
Other	9

**Age**
85 and over	106
75 to 84	220
Less than 65	75
65 to 74	341

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	13
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine. She completed residency at Internal Medicine: USD Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in South Dakota.

Medical School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine

Residency: Internal Medicine: USD Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: South Dakota

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 532 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sara Jeanne Ruter, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sioux Falls, SD.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$217 FARXIGA $122	CRESTOR $48	BYDUREON WEEKLY $12	BRILINTA $12	$23
Amgen Inc.	$190 Repatha $104	EVENITY $86
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$187 TOUJEO $124	LANTUS $37	PRALUENT $18	AFREZZA $8
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$150 Colcrys $43	Brintellix $34	Trintellix $25	Uloric $17	Contrave $11	Other $18
Allergan Inc.	$130 NAMENDA XR $75	VIBERZI $36	NAMZARIC $13	LINZESS $6
Other	$1,196 XARELTO $68	ELIQUIS $62	Prolastin-C $59	Benicar $48	LINZESS $47	Other $912