Dr. Richard M. Little
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 30 years
- Graduated from: University Of Minnesota Medical School
- Graduation year: 1991
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1609849579
Dr. Richard M. Little MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
He is located at 2479 East Colorado Boulevard in Spearfish, SD 57783. Can help patients with the following: ACL Tear, Cervical Radiculopathy, Frostbite, Meniscus Tear, Osteomyelitis, Tennis Elbow. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609849579. Appointment can be made via the phone number (605) 644-4460. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://directory.monument.health/provider/sd/spearfish/richard-little-md. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 5 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Richard M. Little, being an orthopedic 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. Richard M. Little.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard M. Little
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard M. Little as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Sanford Health Plan
Network data as of Aug 7, 2018, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Sanford Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $1,750 | PPO · Gold | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $3,500 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $4,750 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $6,500 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $7,200 HSA Qualified | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $2,000 | PPO · Gold | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $6,000 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $7,500 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | 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. Richard M. Little 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. Richard M. Little is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .
Bills through: Monument Health Network Inc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Biomet | $2111 |
| Zimmer Biomet | $1108 |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals | $43 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $2574 |
| Food and Beverage | $818 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduated in 1991Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://directory.monument.health/provider/sd/spearfish/richard-little-md
Affiliated hospitals
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- Gender: Male
- Address: 2479 East Colorado Boulevard Spearfish, 57783, SD
- Gender: Female
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- Gender: Female
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- Gender: Female
- Address: 640 Flormann Street Rapid City, 57701, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2479 East Colorado Boulevard Spearfish, 57783, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2479 East Colorado Boulevard Spearfish, 57783, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2479 East Colorado Boulevard Spearfish, 57783, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2479 East Colorado Boulevard Spearfish, 57783, SD
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2479 East Colorado Boulevard Spearfish, 57783, SD
Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Richard M. Little treat?
Dr. Richard M. Little provides treatment for ACL Tear, Cervical Radiculopathy, Frostbite, Meniscus Tear, Osteomyelitis, Tennis Elbow. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Richard M. Little affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Richard M. Little is affiliated with REGIONAL HEALTH RAPID CITY HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Richard M. Little?
Dr. Richard M. Little's office is located at 2479 East Colorado Boulevard in Spearfish, SD 57783.
Does Dr. Richard M. Little accept patients with Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.?
Yes, Dr. Richard M. Little is listed in-network for Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Richard M. Little have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Richard M. Little is affiliated with Monument Health Newcastle Clinic. For the full list of practices see this list.