Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic is participating in OnBelay, an Accountable Care Organization (ACO). An ACO is a group of doctors, hospitals, and/or other health care providers that work together to improve the quality and experience of care you receive. 

Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic's participation in an Accountable Care Organization doesn't limit your choice of health care providers. Your Medicare benefits are not changing. You still have the right to visit any doctor, hospital, or other provider that accepts Medicare at any time, just like you do now

How do ACOs work?

An ACO isn't a Medicare Advantage plan which is an "all in one" alternative to Original Medicare, offered by private companies approved by Medicare. An ACO isn't an HMO plan, or an insurance plan of any kind.  

ACOs have agreements with Medicare to be financially accountable for the quality, cost, and experience of care you receive.

Coordinated care can avoid wasted time and costs for repeated tests and unneeded appointments. It may make it easier to spot potential problems before they become more serious - like drug interactions that can happen if one doctor isn't aware of what another has prescribed. 

ACOs may use electronic health records, case managers, and electronic prescriptions to help you stay healthy. Some ACOs have special programs to encourage you to have a primary care visit or use their care management team. Participation in these programs is optional. 

How can I Make the Most of Getting Care From an ACO?

Ask your clinician if they have a secure online portal that gives you 24-hour access to your personal health information, including lab results and provider recommendations. This will help you make informed decisions about your health care, track your treatment, and monitor your health outcomes.

As a Medicare beneficiary, you can choose or change your primary clinician or "main doctor" at any time. Your primary clinician is the health care provider that you believe is responsible for coordinating your overall care. If you choose a primary clinician, that clinician may have more tools or services to help with your care. 

Click below to review Beneficiary Information Notice:

A patient-centered medical home is a system of care in which a team of health professionals work together to provide all of your healthcare needs. We use technology such as electronic medical records to communicate and coordinate your care and provide the best possible outcomes for you. 

You, the patient, are the most important part of a patient-centered medical home.
When you take an active role in your health and work closely with us, you can be sure that you’re getting the care you need.

Who is on the patient-centered medical home care team?

Your primary care provider (the doctor you choose) leads your care team, which may include specialized doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, non-physician clinicians such as pharmacists, dieticians, physical therapists, lab, x-ray technicians, nurses, medical assistants and other support staff. Our team acts as “coaches” who help you get healthy, stay healthy, and get the care and services that are right for you. You, of course, are at the center of your care team.

Your Care Team Will:

1. Get to know you

• Learn about you, your family, your life situation and preferences. We will update your records every time you seek care and suggest treatments that make sense for you.
• Listen to your questions and feelings and treat you as a full partner in your care.

2. Communicate with you

• Explain your health situation clearly and make sure you know all of your options for care.
• Give you time to ask questions and answer them in a way you understand.
• Help you make the best decisions for your care.

3. Support you

• Help you set goals for your care and help you meet these goals every step of the way.
• Give you information about classes, support groups, or other services that can help you learn more about your condition and stay healthy.

How does a patient-centered medical home benefit me?

In our patient-centered medical home at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic, we:

Are available when you need us. You can communicate with us easily and efficiently and get appointments quickly. Our office is open from 8:00 am-5:00 pm with walk-in services from 7:30 am-9:00 am & 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Monday- Friday at our Northridge location. Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic provides same day appointments for routine care (regularly scheduled primary care) and for urgent (for those times when a patient wants or needs to be seen by a provider quickly during regular business hours). When our clinic is closed, the main telephone will connect you to the on-call doctor who will help you. You can also contact us through our website.

Know you and your health history. We know about your personal or family situation and can suggest treatment options that make sense for you.

Help you understand your condition(s). We explain your options and help you make decisions about your care. We use evidence-based guidelines (the best methods of treating you) to take home that are easy to read and understand.

Help you coordinate your health care. Even if we are not the ones giving you the care, we will help you find hospitals, specialists, get appointments, and make sure specialists have the information they need to care for you. If you need behavioral health and are referred to a behavioral health organization for diagnosis and treatment plan and then referred back to your doctor for follow up care.

Use technology. Electronic medical records and share records help prevent medical errors and make sure that we are always on the same page. This technology also helps us remind you when you are due for preventive health visits or care (your annual physical exam, mammogram, colonoscopy, diabetic care and immunizations).

Equal access. Regardless of the source of payment, we will provide financial counseling. If you do not have insurance, we will provide coverage resources for you.

New patient. We will assist you in transferring your records to our clinic by providing request forms at the front desk and will help coordinate this process for you. We will provide you with a packet of information about us.

How do you get the most from a patient-centered medical home?

What you can do:

1. Be in charge of your health

• Know that you are a full partner in your care.
• Understand your health situation and ask questions about your care.
• Learn about your condition and what you can do to stay as healthy as possible.

2. Participate in your care

• Follow the plan that you and we have agreed is best for your health.
• Take medications as prescribed.
• Keep scheduled appointments and attend follow-up visits when necessary.

3. Communicate with your care team

• Tell us when you don’t understand something we said or ask us to explain it in a different way.
• Tell us if you get care from other health professionals so we can help coordinate the best care possible.
• Bring a list of questions and a list of medicines or herbal supplements you take to every appointment.
• Tell us about any changes in your health or well-being.

Primary Care Recognized for Patient-Centered Medical Home Achievement

We are here to get you back on your feet. Our doctors of podiatric medicine (DPM) treat issues related to the foot, ankle, and legs with surgical and non-surgical care. 

Common Conditions

• Arthritis
• Gout
• Sprains, Strains, and Fractures
• Bursitis
• Tendinitis
• Heel Pain
• Athlete's Foot
• Corns and Calluses
• Warts
• Bunions
• Hammer Toes
• Ingrown Toenails
• Toenail Fungus

Foot and Ankle Experts

Scott Torness, DPM

Podiatry (Foot)

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Eric Woolley, DPM

Podiatry (Foot)

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Outreach Clinics

Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic provides specialized podiatric care to the following communities each month:

MILBANK AREA HOSPITAL
Dr. Scott Torness: Podiatry Specialist
2nd & 4th Friday of each month


ORTONVILLE AREA HEALTH SERVICES
Dr. Scott Torness: Podiatry Specialist
1st & 3rd Friday of each month


MADISON REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Dr. Eric Woolley: Podiatry Specialist 
Each Wednesday of the month

Appointments

Podiatry services are located at the Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Main location. To schedule an appointment with Podiatry at our Watertown or Outreach Clinics, please call (605) 886-8482. 

Our primary care doctors focus on total health, wellness, and disease prevention for you, your children, pregnant women, and older adults. They get to know your health history, goals and concerns to provide the best care possible. Being a part of an integrated health care system means your primary care doctor can seamlessly connect you to specialists, specialty services, and therapies when needed. They can refer you direclty to other Prairie Lakes Healthcare System providers to receive high-quality, advanced care.

Call 605-886-8482 to schedule an appointment today!

Primary Care Providers

Main Location

Allison Geier, MD

Family Medicine/OB

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Jessica Horn, MD

Family Medicine

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Stacie Lenssen, MD

Family Medicine/OB

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Hollis Nipe, MD

Internal Medicine

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Douglas Olson, MD

Family Medicine

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Joseph Oro, MD

Family Medicine

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Gwen Schaunaman, MD

Radiology

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Deepali Shah, MD

Internal Medicine

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Northridge Location

Craig Crismon, MD

Pediatrics

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Gregory Larson, MD

Family Medicine

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Jon McAreavey, MD

Family Medicine

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Daniel Reiffenberger, MD

Family Medicine

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Sarah Reiffenberger, MD

Family Medicine/OB

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Aaron Shives, MD

Family Medicine

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Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic offers primary care for children from infants to teens. Our team of family doctors & pediatrician are here to keep your kids feeling their best through recurring well-child visits, scheduled vaccinations, access to Kids Kare for cold and flu, and parenting support for child-related concerns. 

Well-Child Care

Keep your infant, child, and teen healthy and on track by scheduling regular well-child visits. These visits allow early detection of health issues, development tracking, immunizations, physical exam, and any necessary screenings.

It is recommended that children have well-child visits at the following ages:

• 3 to 5 days old
• 2 to 4 weeks
• 2 months
• 4 months 
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 12 months (1 year old)
• 15 months
• 18 months
• 24 months (2 years old)
• 30 months

Once children reach 3 years old, it is recommended they see their pediatrician/primary care provider annually.

Immunizations

Vaccines help to keep your child and those around them healthy by protecting against infectious diseases. They safely boost the body’s immune system to fight these diseases.

View the recommended child and adolescent immunization schedule for ages 18 years or younger from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) below.

Child Immunization Schedule

Sports Physicals

Sports physicals ensure your athlete is ready to safely participate in activites and avoid injury. These screenings check for medical conditions or injuries which may be affected by athletic activity. Sports physicals may be required by your school or organization before your child can participate. Prior to the exam, the following forms must be completed and signed by the student's guardian: 

pdf South Dakota High School Activities Association Pre-Participation Form Packet (566 KB)

Appointments

To schedule an appointment for a well-child check-up, immunization or sports physical, please call Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic at (605)886-8482.

Then and Now

Dr. H. Russell Brown founded the Brown Clinic in Watertown, SD in 1935. There was one doctor, one nurse, and three rooms.

Over the years of excellent generational care, Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic has grown to house 15 physicians, 8 non-physician clinicians, and over 130 employees with two locations. We are currently providing quality health care to over 100,000 people. While primary care is still a central focus of our practice, Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic also offers internal medicine, geriatric care, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, podiatry, laboratory services and in-house radiology.

Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic is firmly committed to preventive medicine and the needs of the community through educational programs, wellness screenings, and primary care. 

Hours:

• Same Day scheduled visits.
  Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Lab Hours
  Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.