CLAYTON VANBALEN, MD
Direct Primary Care
Comprehensive primary care for the entire family, from routine checkups to managing long-term health needs.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota
- Graduated
- 1979
- Medicare specialty
- Preventive Medicine
- Group practice
- Avera St Marys · 97 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
Family medicine covers preventive care and acute illness management across the lifespan. Clayton Vanbalen, MD practices within the group setting at Avera St Marys in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Care is provided through a direct-pay model.
This specialty manages routine physicals, acute sicknesses, and chronic disease management for individuals across all age groups. Care encompasses preventative screenings, management of conditions like hypertension, and general wellness maintenance.
The practice operates as a direct-pay service, meaning patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing. Medicare assignment is accepted by the group.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does a family medicine physician provide?
Family medicine covers preventive care, acute illness, and long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and asthma, for patients of every age.
Does this provider accept Medicare?
Yes, the group practice accepts Medicare assignment.
What does 'direct-pay' mean for billing?
Direct-pay means the practice bills patients directly for services rendered, rather than submitting claims through a traditional insurance network.
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