Active NPI 1215373741 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Wesley Reid Badger , MD

Surgery • Spearfish, SD

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Wesley Badger, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Spearfish, SD. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 2013, Dr. Badger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1445 NORTH AVE.

Dr. Badger is affiliated with Monument Health Network Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1445 North Ave

Spearfish, SD 57783

Telephone 6056444170

Fax 6056444198

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Spearfish Regional Hospital Facility NPI 1144276957

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Spearfish, SD

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs -9.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Spearfish, SD (126 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Badger (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Spearfish Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	102	102	$1027.69	$98.18
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	78	78	$1239.46	$230.55
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	45	44	$803.82	$89.51
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	32	32	$68.31	$4.93
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	29	29	$989.48	$167.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$330.00	$76.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	24	$269.00	$59.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$492.00	$124.32
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	19	19	$770.16	$163.80
91040 Study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension	18	18	$207.00	$43.75
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$676.07	$87.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$381.00	$91.16
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	11	11	$2522.00	$646.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	131	131	$1353.00	$121.66
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	77	77	$1501.00	$239.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$330.00	$79.12
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	43	43	$154.00	$11.65
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	40	40	$1189.00	$79.11
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	25	25	$1044.00	$173.81
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	24	24	$1334.00	$170.31
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	21	21	$320.00	$78.11
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$216.00	$46.24
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$927.00	$86.97
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	16	16	$415.00	$70.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$269.00	$63.68
91040 Study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension	14	14	$195.00	$47.46
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	13	13	$1457.03	$393.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$492.00	$128.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$168.00	$34.18
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$2299.70	$619.82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$391.00	$125.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	90	90	$1335.00	$120.35
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	58	58	$1501.00	$245.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$287.00	$80.37
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	37	37	$196.00	$47.40
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	34	33	$1130.00	$91.88
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	22	22	$1375.00	$172.93
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	22	22	$884.00	$80.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	21	$234.00	$65.16
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	17	17	$1334.00	$177.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	14	$145.00	$35.04
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	16	16	$377.00	$71.13
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	15	15	$492.00	$79.69
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	12	12	$158.00	$5.09
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$259.00	$95.74
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$1119.00	$177.28
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)	12	12	$1727.63	$495.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	74	74	$1335.00	$121.85
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	53	53	$1501.00	$243.92
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	37	36	$1130.00	$70.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$277.00	$81.02
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	32	32	$196.00	$47.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	32	$194.00	$64.49
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	26	25	$158.00	$5.13
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	21	21	$884.00	$82.08
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	20	18	$377.00	$70.21
91035 Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall	20	20	$492.00	$80.54
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	18	18	$1375.00	$179.08
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus using an endoscope	17	12	$3051.00	$148.91
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	15	15	$1334.00	$179.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$118.00	$35.15
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	11	11	$2070.60	$513.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	50	50	$1312.12	$123.53
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	30	30	$1472.53	$255.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$259.71	$74.66
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	22	22	$1110.18	$96.76
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$193.00	$49.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	18	$183.26	$50.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	16	$269.33	$74.69
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	16	14	$370.38	$72.25
44204 Partial removal of large bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$3503.92	$876.10
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	14	14	$155.71	$5.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$211.00	$73.26
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	46	45	$1279.00	$130.76
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	31	30	$1437.00	$251.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	29	$142.00	$49.57
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	25	25	$1216.56	$177.51
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	25	25	$1082.00	$112.48
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	23	23	$147.00	$48.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$322.00	$124.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$208.00	$76.56
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	11	11	$352.00	$71.25
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$847.00	$93.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$211.00	$73.62
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$1279.00	$132.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License SD 11005

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Monument Health Network Inc

1445 N Ave, Spearfish, SD 577831552

Phone: 6056444170

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

21 Associated Practitioners

Katy Jones , CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033638291

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Denise Byrd , AuD

Audiologist

NPI 1104919067

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Warren Golliher , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1134159049

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Heather Brewer , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1134160591

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jessica Donner , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1215137179

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Angela Anderson , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1235173659

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 21, 2018

Registered at 1445 NORTH AVE, SPEARFISH, SD 57783 (Tel: 6056444170)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 21, 2018

Surgery (License #11005 in SD)

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NPI Profile Active May 10, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 10, 2013

Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087753349)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 10, 2013

Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087753349)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 10, 2013

Recorded as WESLEY BADGER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 10, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215373741

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 10, 2013

Last Update: August 21, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1836 South Ave

La Crosse, WI 546015429

Phone: 6087753349

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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