Dr. R. Christopher Auvenshine
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 19 years
- Graduation year: 2002
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1962601120
Dr. R. Christopher Auvenshine DO
Vascular Surgeon
He is located at 1315 South Cliff Avenue Ste 1100 in Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Can help patients with the following: Blood Clots, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatitis, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Pilonidal Cyst, Stroke. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962601120. Appointment can be made via the phone number (605) 322-7350. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Ronald Christopher Auvenshine, being an vascular surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. R. Christopher Auvenshine.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Achalasia
- Anal Fissure
- Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Appendicitis
- Atherosclerosis
- Bleeding Varices
- Blood Clots
- Boils
- Cancer
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Claudication
- Colon Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diverticulosis
- Embolism
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ischemia
- Kidney Transplant
- Liver Transplant
- Lymphedema
- May-Thurner Syndrome
- Pancreas Transplant
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Renal Vascular Disease
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Stroke
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Venous Ulcer
Procedures Performed by Dr. R. Christopher Auvenshine
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. R. Christopher Auvenshine as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Avera Health Plans
Network data as of Jan 23, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 23 plans from Avera Health Plans
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectPlus $0 Gold (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $0 Silver (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $10,600 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Catastrophic | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $1800 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $4500 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $6500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $2000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $6000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $2000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Gold | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $6000 (2 plan variants) | PPO · Silver | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| ConnectPlus Standard $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP (2 plan variants) | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Commercial | Accepting new patients |
| DirectConnect $0 Gold | HMO · Gold | Direct | Accepting new patients |
| DirectConnect $0 Silver | HMO · Silver | Direct | Accepting new patients |
| DirectConnect $1800 | HMO · Gold | Direct | Accepting new patients |
| DirectConnect $4500 | HMO · Silver | Direct | Accepting new patients |
| DirectConnect $6500 HSA Eligible HDHP | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Direct | Accepting new patients |
| DirectConnect $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Direct | Accepting new patients |
| DirectConnect MyWeighForward $2000 | HMO · Gold | Direct | Accepting new patients |
| DirectConnect MyWeighForward $6000 | HMO · Silver | Direct | Accepting new patients |
| DirectConnect Standard $2000 | HMO · Gold | Direct | Accepting new patients |
| DirectConnect Standard $6000 | HMO · Silver | Direct | Accepting new patients |
| DirectConnect Standard $7500 HSA Eligible HDHP | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Direct | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP EPO HSA Qualified (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. R. Christopher Auvenshine is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. R. Christopher Auvenshine is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Vascular Surgery) .
Bills through: Avera Mckennan
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| W. L. Gore \u0026 Associates | $269 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $164 |
| Food and Beverage | $106 |
Studies
Graduated in 2002Additional Specialities
- Surgeon
- Transplant Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Ronald Christopher Auvenshine accept patients with Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Christopher Auvenshine is listed in-network for Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Ronald Christopher Auvenshine?
Dr. Ronald Christopher Auvenshine's office is located at 1315 South Cliff Avenue Ste 1100 in Sioux Falls, SD 57105.
Does Dr. Ronald Christopher Auvenshine have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Ronald Christopher Auvenshine is affiliated with Avera Medical Group Spencer. For the full list of practices see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Ronald Christopher Auvenshine treat?
Dr. Ronald Christopher Auvenshine provides treatment for Blood Clots, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatitis, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Pilonidal Cyst, Stroke. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Ronald Christopher Auvenshine affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Ronald Christopher Auvenshine is affiliated with AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL & UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER.