Dr. Beth Bruening
Last updated: Jul 21, 2022

Dr. Beth Bruening

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 34 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1987
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1467423517

Dr. Beth Bruening M.D.

Ophthalmologist

She is located at 101 Tower Road Suite 300 in Dakota Dunes, SD 57049. Can help patients with the following: Blepharitis, Eye Strain, Farsightedness, Keratoconus, Nearsightedness, Sty. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467423517. Appointment can be made via the phone number (605) 217-4500. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 5 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Beth Bruening, being an ophthalmologist, 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. Beth Bruening.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Corneal Disease
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes of the Eye
  • Hypertropia
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Scleritis
  • Sty
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uveitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Beth Bruening

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Beth Bruening 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 12 plans from Avera Health Plans
Avera Health Plans 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

Sanford Health Plan

Network data as of Aug 8, 2018, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Sanford Health Plan
Sanford Health Plan plans
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.
Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. plans
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. Beth Bruening is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Beth Bruening is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .

Bills through: Beth Bruening Pc

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

The Cameron-Ehlen Group $277
THE CAMERON-EHLEN GROUP INC. $115
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America $109

Other

Food and Beverage $807

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1987

Affiliated practices

Bruening Eye Specialists
101 Tower Road
Dakota Dunes, 57049 SD
(605) 217-4500

Affiliated hospitals

ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
2720 STONE PARK BOULEVARD
SIOUX CITY, 51104 IA
(712) 279-3500
HORN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
701 E 2ND ST
IDA GROVE, 51445 IA
(712) 364-3311
DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITAL
600 N SIOUX POINT ROAD
DAKOTA DUNES, 57049 SD
(605) 232-3332
ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM
1000 LINCOLN CIRCLE SE
ORANGE CITY, 51041 IA
(712) 737-4984
BURGESS HEALTH CENTER
1600 DIAMOND STREET
ONAWA, 51040 IA
(712) 423-2311

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Dr. Dustin L. Dierks
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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Beth Bruening affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Beth Bruening is affiliated with ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Beth Bruening treat?

Dr. Beth Bruening provides treatment for Blepharitis, Eye Strain, Farsightedness, Keratoconus, Nearsightedness, Sty. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Beth Bruening?

Dr. Beth Bruening's office is located at 101 Tower Road Suite 300 in Dakota Dunes, SD 57049.

Does Dr. Beth Bruening have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Beth Bruening is affiliated with Bruening Eye Specialists.

Does Dr. Beth Bruening accept patients with Avera Health Plans?

Yes, Dr. Beth Bruening is listed in-network for Avera Health Plans through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.