Dr. James T. Brunz
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 20 years
- Graduated from: Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota
- Graduation year: 2001
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1073508131
Dr. James T. Brunz MD
Pain Medicine Specialist
He is located at 2120 Live Stronger Street in Tea, SD 57064. Can help patients with the following: Compartment Syndrome, Elbow Pain, General Anesthesia, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Spondylosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073508131. Appointment can be made via the phone number (605) 331-5890. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 5 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. James T. Brunz, being an pain medicine specialist, 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. James T. Brunz.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Acute Pain
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Car Accident Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Chronic Pain
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- General Anesthesia
- 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
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Nerve Damage
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Pain Medication Management
- Painful Disorders
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Regional Anesthesia
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sedation
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. James T. Brunz
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James T. Brunz 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 Mar 2, 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. James T. Brunz 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. James T. Brunz is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Anesthesiology .
Bills through: Orthopedic Institute Pc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Nevro | $2931 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $1897 |
| Nuvectra | $896 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $3913 |
| Food and Beverage | $2298 |
Studies
SANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Graduated in 2001Additional Specialities
- Anesthesiologist
- Orthopedic Surgeon
Affiliated hospitals
Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. James T. Brunz treat?
Dr. James T. Brunz provides treatment for Compartment Syndrome, Elbow Pain, General Anesthesia, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Spondylosis. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. James T. Brunz?
Dr. James T. Brunz's office is located at 2120 Live Stronger Street in Tea, SD 57064.
Does Dr. James T. Brunz have affiliation with practices?
Dr. James T. Brunz is affiliated with Orthopedic Institute.
Does Dr. James T. Brunz accept patients with Sanford Health Plan?
Yes, Dr. James T. Brunz is listed in-network for Sanford Health Plan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. James T. Brunz affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. James T. Brunz is affiliated with SANFORD USD MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.