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Dr. Christopher Daniel Zill, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: stroke, cerebrovascular disease, pancreatitis, and more.

353 FAIRMONT BOULEVARD
Rapid City, SD 57701

(605) 755-1000

Dr. Christopher Daniel Zill, MD is an internist in Rapid City, SD specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in 1992 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Daniel Zill, MD is affiliated with Monument Health and MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

353 FAIRMONT BOULEVARD
Rapid City, SD 57701

Some issues Dr. Christopher Daniel Zill, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

hospital care	803
inpatient care	769
outpatient care	34

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	18
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	103
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	41
Dementia	32
Cancer	18

hospital care	920
inpatient care	854
outpatient care	66

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	21
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	99
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	40
Dementia	30
Cancer	16

hospital care	641
inpatient care	579
outpatient care	62

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	664
Black	24
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	170
Less than 65	142

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	41
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

hospital care	613
inpatient care	552
outpatient care	61

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	95
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	40
Dementia	28
Cancer	17

hospital care	657
inpatient care	589
outpatient care	68

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	17
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	92
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	40
Dementia	29
Cancer	18

hospital care	551
inpatient care	522
outpatient care	29

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	54
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	39
Dementia	26
Cancer	19

hospital care	348
inpatient care	324
outpatient care	24

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	27
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	47
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

hospital care	320
inpatient care	321

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	33
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

hospital care	576
inpatient care	552
outpatient care	24

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Daniel Zill, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Daniel Zill, MD treated as an internist in Rapid City, SD were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	603
inpatient care	562
outpatient care	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Daniel Zill, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	254
Native American / Alaskan Native	2
Hispanic	18
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	67
75 to 84	96
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	87

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Daniel Zill, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Daniel Zill, MD graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: University of Missouri Health System (1993)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Daniel Zill, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Monument Health

MONUMENT HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL, INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Emergent BioSolutions Inc.	$99 $99
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$62 XARELTO $62
Pfizer Inc.	$19 VYNDAQEL $19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$16 ENTRESTO $16
Allergan, Inc.	$14 TEFLARO $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$210

Biography

Dr. Christopher Zill is a specialist in hospital medicine (hospitalist). Dr. Zill's areas of expertise include the following: pneumonia, stroke, and pancreatitis. He is professionally affiliated with Monument Health. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Doctor.com. He studied medicine at the University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine. Dr. Zill's training includes residency programs at the University of Missouri Health System and a hospital affiliated with Creighton University.