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Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD

Accepting New Patients

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Ross University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), pain, sinusitis (sinus inflammation), and more.

506 1ST Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201

(605) 886-8482

Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Watertown, SD specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD is affiliated with Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and BROWN CLINIC PLLP.

Office Locations

Address:

506 1ST Avenue SE
Watertown, SD 57201

Some issues Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

doctor visit	795
lab tests	15
preventive care	11
vaccines	16

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	24
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

doctor visit	713
lab tests	8

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	23
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

doctor visit	998
lab tests	12
preventive care	154
vaccines	159

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	552
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	58
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

doctor visit	955
lab tests	8
preventive care	69
vaccines	74

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	29
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	988

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	35
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	894

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	33
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

blood draw	66
doctor visit	714
lab tests	152
preventive care	5
thyroid function tests	16

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	57
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

blood draw	166
breast procedures	11
diabetes management	25
doctor visit	458
lab tests	479
musculoskeletal imaging	13
preventive care	123
spinal procedures	11
thyroid function tests	79
vaccines	7
women's imaging	11
X-rays	35

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	111

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	34
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

blood draw	695
breast procedures	47
chronic care	32
diabetes management	210
doctor visit	1382
lab tests	2663
musculoskeletal imaging	28
preventive care	755
thyroid function tests	390
vaccines	68
women's imaging	47
X-rays	74

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Watertown, SD were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

blood draw	309
breast procedures	29
chronic care	32
diabetes management	117
doctor visit	879
lab tests	487
musculoskeletal imaging	20
preventive care	193
spinal procedures	11
thyroid function tests	162
vaccines	68
women's imaging	29
X-rays	55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	234
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	29
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	137

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	8
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in South Dakota.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: South Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

BROWN CLINIC PLLP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Peter Oro, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Watertown, SD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I've never had a Dr that has cared so much about me. I've told so many people about him. He explains everything going on and what was found and how and where. Even pullled his phone out and showed me an 3D Skelton to show me exactly what part of spine. Loved that. Other Drs in the past made me feel rushed and like they couldn't get to the next patient fast enough. Dr. Oro explains what, why, where and how we can fix including things I can do to make it easier for me to prevent future similar situations! He also made sure I knew I could bring my old meds in for disposal when I told him I'm not comfortable flushing them due to dog drinking out of toilet. He is so very caring, makes me laugh and feel better even when I wasn't feeling great. He really listens and gets to the bottom of the problem. I am so happy I chose him to be my Provider when moving here. He made sure I knew where to go for xrays and mammograms since I'd never been to Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic. 100% Happy with Dr. Oro, and his care team.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-24

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Dr. Oro is one of a kind. I so appreciate him listening to my (and my mom's concerns) about medications and medical issues. He is ALWAYS open to hearing what I have researched and giving his understanding of the current research. There's no ego with Dr. Oro and a whole lot of empathy.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-22

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$268 JARDIANCE $150	MOUNJARO $118
AbbVie Inc.	$252 UBRELVY $166	VRAYLAR $70	QULIPTA $16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$222 XARELTO $222
Amgen Inc.	$184 Prolia $152	Repatha $17	EVENITY $15
Pfizer Inc.	$179 NURTEC ODT $64	ZAVZPRET $50	CELEBREX $24	COMIRNATY $18	VIAGRA $13	Other $10
Other	$851 Prolastin-C Liquid $167	Injectafer $98	Vascepa $63	NURTEC ODT $55	ENTYVIO $51	Other $418

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,956

Biography

Dr. Joseph Oro is a physician who specializes in family medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Oro include sinusitis (sinus inflammation), pain, and attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD). His practice in Watertown, SD is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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