Emmett Terrance Mceleney, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Emmett Terrance Mceleney is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Rapid City, SD with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(605) 341-1414Rapid City, SD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Emmett Terrance Mceleney, M.D. has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 37+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.72/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Dakota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 7 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in SDSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Rapid City37+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 676dNPPES updated 2024-07-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Dakota Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7220 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702-8754

Fax: (605) 341-7062
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in South Dakota.

MIPS Score

2023

80.72/100

South Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in South Dakota

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

72.22%

South Dakota avg: 6.6 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+67.1 pts)

72.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

249

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

27

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

36

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $315

Percentile rankings compared against 117 reporting peers in South Dakota.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+22%)71%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+8%)26%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla

  2. Board certified · Jul 15, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 6850, Rapid City, SD 57709-6850

Differs from practice location

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Emmett Terrance Mceleney

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Emmett Terrance Mceleney for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Rapid City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Emmett Terrance Mceleney

Dr. Mceleney is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rapid City, SD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (605) 341-1414.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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