Richard Pierce Renka, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Richard Pierce Renka is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Rapid City, SD with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(605) 348-5401Rapid City, SD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across SD can see Richard Pierce Renka, MD in person in Rapid City or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Baylor College of Medicine graduate since 1974, he brings 52+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, high cholesterol, and depression.

1 of 21 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in SDSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Rapid City52+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Dakota Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

528 Quincy St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3628

Fax: (605) 348-7319
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

261

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

336

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

8,638

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $566k

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 Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Depression.

Mood Disorders
66%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
52%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Depression
52%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Hypertension
46%

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

Anxiety Disorders
39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Arthritis
30%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Bipolar Disorder
27%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Diabetes
20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$131 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Richard Pierce Renka's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1974

    Baylor College of Medicine

  2. 52 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 1974)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard Pierce Renka

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Pierce Renka for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, depression management — 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 Richard Pierce Renka

Dr. Renka 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) 348-5401.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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