Dr. Scott E. Torness
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 16 years
- Graduation year: 2005
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1679599633
Dr. Scott E. Torness D.P.M.
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
He is located at 401 9th Avenue Northwest in Watertown, SD 57201. Can help patients with the following: Broken Bone, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Ingrown Toenail, Sesamoiditis, Sprained Ankle, Stress Fracture. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679599633. Appointment can be made via the phone number (605) 882-7000. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Scott E. Torness, being an foot and ankle 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. Scott E. Torness.
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Ankle Pain
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Corns
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Dislocated Ankle
- Foot Pain
- Hammer Toe
- Heel Spurs
- Ingrown Toenail
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Sesamoiditis
- Sever's Disease
- Sprained Ankle
- Stress Fracture
- Turf Toe
Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott E. Torness
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Scott E. Torness 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 |
Sanford Health Plan
Network data as of Jul 13, 2018, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 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 |
| Sanford Individual TRUE $1,750 | HMO · Gold | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE $3,500 | HMO · Silver | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE $4,750 | HMO · Silver | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE $6,500 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE $7,200 HSA Qualified | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $2,000 | HMO · Gold | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $6,000 | HMO · Silver | Shptrue | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual TRUE Standardized $7,500 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Shptrue | 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. Scott E. Torness 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. Scott E. Torness is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Podiatry .
Bills through: Brown Clinic Pllp
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
| Bioventus | $1523 |
| Paragon 28 | $974 |
| Osiris Therapeutics | $143 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $1737 |
| Food and Beverage | $1072 |
Studies
Graduated in 2005Additional Specialities
- Podiatrist
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Scott E. Torness have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Scott E. Torness is affiliated with Davita Peritoneal Dialysis Program-Watertown.
Does Dr. Scott E. Torness accept patients with Avera Health Plans?
Yes, Dr. Scott E. Torness is listed in-network for Avera Health Plans through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Scott E. Torness treat?
Dr. Scott E. Torness provides treatment for Broken Bone, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Ingrown Toenail, Sesamoiditis, Sprained Ankle, Stress Fracture. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Scott E. Torness?
Dr. Scott E. Torness's office is located at 401 9th Avenue Northwest in Watertown, SD 57201.
Has Dr. Scott E. Torness affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Scott E. Torness is affiliated with PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. For the full list of hospitals see this list.