Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Travis J. Ptacek

Geriatrics
Huron Regional Medical Center
172 4th St SE, 
Huron, SD 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
2
conditions
Huron Regional Medical Center
172 4th St SE, 
Huron, SD 

Overview

Travis Ptacek is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Huron, South Dakota.

Dr. Ptacek is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Dementia.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Ptacek is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Geriatrics

Licenses

Family Medicine in SD

Hospital Affiliations

Monument Health Custer Hospital
Fall River Hospital - Cah
Madison Regional Health System
Monument Health Spearfish Hospital
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avera Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Great Plains Medicare Advantage
  • MEDICARE SNP
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Huron Regional Medical Center
172 4th St SE, Huron, SD 57350
Other Locations
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
353 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Total Publications

Feasibility of Providing Safe Mouth Care and Collecting Oral and Fecal Microbiome Samples from Nursing Home Residents with Dysphagia: Proof of Concept Study.
Feasibility of Providing Safe Mouth Care and Collecting Oral and Fecal Microbiome Samples from Nursing Home Residents with Dysphagia: Proof of Concept Study.
Journal: Journal of gerontological nursing
Published: August 26, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Travis J. Ptacek

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Travis J. Ptacek?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Travis J. Ptacek by calling their office at 605-353-6200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Travis J. Ptacek a top-rated expert for Muscle Atrophy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Travis J. Ptacek is classified as an Advanced expert for Muscle Atrophy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Travis J. Ptacek specialize in?

While Dr. Travis J. Ptacek is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Muscle Atrophy, Malnutrition, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.

Does Dr. Travis J. Ptacek participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Travis J. Ptacek has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Muscle Atrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Travis J. Ptacek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Travis J. Ptacek accept my insurance?

Dr. Travis J. Ptacek accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-353-6200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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