Monument Health Urgent Care
1303 N LaCrosse St, Rapid City, SD
17 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicAPRNMDNPPA
DOT Physicals in South Dakota
188 locations and 296 certified medical examiners across 85 cities, taken straight from the FMCSA National Registry.
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Largest examiner rosters in South Dakota
More certified examiners on site means a better shot at getting seen today.
Black Hills Urgent Care
1730 Haines Ave, Rapid City, SD
11 certified examiners
Walk-In ClinicAPRNMDNPPA
Sanford Clinic Brookings
922 22nd Avenue South, Brookings, SD
6 certified examiners
Medical PracticeAPRNNPPA
Sanford Health Occupational Medicine Clinic
900 East 54th St. N., Sioux Falls, SD
6 certified examiners
Occupational HealthAPRNMDNP
Access Health Mitchell
1900 Grassland Drive, Mitchell, SD
5 certified examiners
Medical PracticeAPRNMDNPPA
Platte Health Center Avera
601 E 7th St, Platte, SD
5 certified examiners
Medical PracticeDOMDPA
Getting a DOT physical in South Dakota
Every location listed here has at least one examiner on the FMCSA National Registry. That registration is the only thing that makes an exam valid. A clinic can be excellent and still be unable to issue your card if nobody on staff is certified, which is why this directory is built from the registry itself rather than from business listings.
The busiest markets in South Dakota are Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings and Huron. Rural counties often have a single certified examiner, sometimes a nurse practitioner at a county health clinic, so book ahead if you are outside a metro area.
Bring photo ID, your CDL or permit, and a complete medication list. If you use a CPAP, bring the compliance download. If you are diabetic, bring a recent A1C. If you have had a cardiac event, bring the clearance letter. Missing paperwork is the number one reason a driver walks out with a short-term card or no card at all.
Frequently asked questions
How many DOT physical locations are there in South Dakota?
South Dakota has 188 locations across 85 cities with at least one examiner on the FMCSA National Registry, 296 certified examiners in total.
Can any doctor do a DOT physical in South Dakota?
No. Since May 2014, only a medical examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry can perform a DOT physical and issue a medical examiner's certificate. That includes MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and chiropractors, as long as they hold the certification. Your regular family doctor cannot do it unless they are on the registry.
Where can I get a same-day DOT physical in South Dakota?
9 of the 188 locations in South Dakota are walk-in or urgent care clinics. Those are the ones most likely to take you the same day, often with evening and weekend hours.
How long is a DOT medical card good for in South Dakota?
Up to 24 months, and the rule is federal, so it is the same in every state. Examiners issue shorter cards, commonly 3 or 12 months, when they want to monitor blood pressure, diabetes or a heart condition. See the renewal rules.
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