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Bismarck Cancer Center

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The Bismarck Cancer Center, founded in 1999, is a collaborative effort between CHI St. Alexius Health and Sanford Health in Bismarck, North Dakota. While not a traditional hospital with beds, it specializes in providing state-of-the-art radiation therapy and comprehensive cancer care. The center is accredited by the American College of Radiology and The Joint Commission, offering advanced treatment options and support services for cancer patients in the region.

NPI Number : 1538212162

500 N 8th St, Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 222-6100

www.sanfordhealth.org

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Departments

Radiation Oncology

Support Services

Nutrition Counseling

Massage Therapy

Yoga for Healing

Art Therapy

Equine Therapy

Financial Assistance

Home Care Program

Lodging Assistance

Mindfulness Classes

Physical Therapy

Spiritual and Emotional Care

Support Groups

Transportation Assistance

Appointment Information

Department	Appointment Options
Radiation Oncology	- Phone scheduling: (701) 222-6100 - Toll-free: (800) 248-5511 - No online appointment booking mentioned - No walk-in availability mentioned - No same-day appointments mentioned
Support Services	- REACH Program appointments: (701) 222-6100 - No online booking mentioned - No walk-in availability mentioned - No same-day appointments mentioned

Visiting Hours

Department	Visitation Information
Cancer Care	- Online scheduling through patient portal - Phone scheduling: (701) 222-6100 - Walk-in visits not available - Same-day visits may be available for urgent cases
Outpatient Services	- Schedule by phone: (701) 222-6100 - No online scheduling - Walk-in visits not available - Same-day appointments may be possible
Radiation Oncology	- Schedule through REACH coordinator: (701) 222-6100 - No online scheduling - No walk-in visits - Same-day consultations possible for urgent cases

Important Doctors

Bismarck Cancer Center Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department	Areas of Expertise
Amy J. Gross	Executive Director	Administration	Strategic planning, operations management
Dr. Robert Reynolds	Medical Director	Medical	Radiation oncology, clinical leadership
Dr. Cole Kreofsky	Radiation Oncologist	Medical	Radiation therapy, patient care
Dr. John Watkins	Radiation Oncologist	Medical	Radiation oncology, research
Dr. Shrikant Kubsad	Director of Medical Physics	Medical Physics	Treatment planning, quality assurance
Charity Rogstad	Certified Medical Dosimetrist	Medical Physics	Treatment planning, dosimetry
Tara Schilke	Director of Nursing	Nursing	Patient care, staff management
Melissa Klein	Radiation Therapy Manager	Radiation Therapy	Treatment delivery, staff coordination
Sara Kelsch	Director of Marketing	Marketing	Community outreach, brand management
Lolita Dutton	Financial and Support Services Manager	Finance	Financial management, support services

Average Salary

Department	Service	Average Cost
Oncology	Initial Consultation	$250 - $400
Oncology	Chemotherapy Session	$1,000 - $3,000
Oncology	Radiation Therapy Session	$1,500 - $3,500
Radiology	CT Scan	$500 - $1,500
Radiology	MRI	$1,000 - $2,500
Radiology	PET Scan	$3,000 - $6,000
Outpatient	Follow-up Visit	$100 - $300
Outpatient	Lab Tests	$50 - $500
Support Services	Nutrition Counseling	$50 - $150
Support Services	Psychosocial Support	$100 - $200

Support Programs for Patients

Program/Service	Description
Financial Assistance	Application-based program for patients undergoing or completed treatment
Home Care Program	Non-medical assistance like light housekeeping, lawn/snow care, respite care
Lodging Assistance	Furnished apartments for $12-15/night during radiation therapy
REACH Program	Resources, education, advocacy, care and hope for patients and families
Support Groups	Various groups for patients, caregivers, and specific cancer types
Transportation Assistance	Gas cards, transit coupons, taxi vouchers, volunteer driver program

Payment Plans

Payment Option	Details
Interest-Free Payment Plans	Available for all patients, can be set up before procedure
Flexible Payment Structures	Individualized plans determined on case-by-case basis
Maximum Repayment Length	Up to 24 months on average
Minimum Payment Amount	As long as payments are made monthly, plan can continue until bill is paid
Financial Assistance	Available for eligible patients, application required
Online Bill Pay	Available through patient portal

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Cigna

Humana

Medicaid

Medicare

Sanford Health Plan

Tricare

United Healthcare

Wellmark

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Services
Business Office	- Financial counseling - Assistance with insurance claims - Help with billing questions and concerns - Payment plan options - Accepts major credit cards
Foundation	- Financial assistance program - Help with treatment-related expenses - Assistance with housing and transportation costs
REACH Program	- Guidance on applying for financial assistance programs - Discussion of diagnosis and treatment plan costs - Information on survivorship financial concerns
Radiation Oncology	- Explanation of treatment costs before starting care - Information on insurance coverage for radiation therapy

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation	Details
Physical Accessibility	- Wheelchair accessible facility - Elevators - Accessible parking spaces
Assistive Devices	- Wheelchairs available - Walkers available
Communication Aids	- Sign language interpreters available upon request - Written materials in large print
Priority Services	- Priority scheduling for patients with disabilities - Assistance with check-in and navigation
Staff Training	- Staff trained in disability awareness and inclusive care - Dedicated patient navigators
Other Accommodations	- Lodging assistance for out-of-town patients - Transportation assistance - Nutrition counseling - Physical Therapy services

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Cancer Care	- Online appointment scheduling - Remote symptom monitoring - Telehealth video visits with oncologists - Virtual support groups
Information Technology	- Electronic health records - Patient portal - Secure messaging with care team
Nutrition	- Online nutrition counseling - Virtual cooking classes
Pharmacy	- E-prescriptions - Online prescription refills - Virtual medication consultations
Radiology	- Digital imaging results access - Online image sharing
Survivorship	- Mobile app for tracking symptoms - Online survivorship care plans

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Educational Program
Radiation Oncology	Radiation Oncology elective rotation for 4th year medical students
Medical Education	Clinical rotations for University of North Dakota medical students
Research	Research opportunities in cancer care and treatment
Continuing Education	Seminars and lectures on oncology topics for medical professionals
Nursing	Clinical training for oncology nursing students
Medical Physics	Practical training for medical physics students

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Project
Radiation Oncology	High-dose rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer
Genetics	ComboMATCH trial for targeted therapy based on genetic testing
Immunotherapy	Pembrolizumab for recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Clinical Research	Over 200 active cancer clinical trials
Imaging	4D image-guided radiation therapy techniques
Pharmacology	New drug therapies through NCI-sponsored trials
Comparative Oncology	Collaboration with veterinary medicine on cancer treatments
Population Sciences	Studies on cancer disparities among racial/ethnic groups

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliation	Professional Development Programs
Radiation Oncology	American College of Radiology (ACR)	Continuing medical education courses, peer review programs
Nursing	Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)	Certification programs, online courses, conferences
Medical Physics	American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)	Annual meetings, virtual learning, journal clubs
Pharmacy	Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)	Board certification preparation, practice standards education
Radiation Therapy	American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)	Annual scientific meetings, online learning portal, journals

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Radiation Oncology	Accreditation in Radiation Oncology	American College of Radiology (ACR)
Ambulatory Care	Gold Seal of Approval	The Joint Commission
Nursing	Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)	Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Cancer Research	Summer research internship for undergraduate students
Medical Education	Clinical elective rotations for medical students
Nursing	Nursing student clinical rotations
Radiation Oncology	Observation opportunities for allied health students
Radiation Therapy	Clinical internships for radiation therapy students

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
American College of Radiology (ACR)	Accreditation in radiation oncology
Joint Commission	Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation
National Breast Cancer Foundation	Partner facility

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Family Medicine	Residency
Radiation Oncology	Fellowship

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Radiation Oncology	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Cardiology	Fellowship
Neurology	Residency
Orthopedic Surgery	Residency
Pathology	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Podiatry	Residency
Psychiatry	Residency

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department	Service/Support Option
Financial Assistance	Application-based financial aid program
Financial Services	Payment plans
Foundation	Gas cards for transportation assistance
Foundation	Transit coupons
Foundation	Taxi vouchers
Home Care	Light housekeeping assistance
Home Care	Lawn care and snow removal
Home Care	Respite care
Lodging	Low-cost furnished apartments
Patient Services	REACH program for resources and support
Transportation	Volunteer driver program

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Affiliated Institution
Cancer Research	Sanford Research
Medical Education	University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Oncology	Sanford Health
Radiation Oncology	CHI St. Alexius Health
Clinical Trials	Sanford NCORP of the North Central Plains

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Cancer Care	Support groups for cancer survivors, caregivers and families
Education & Outreach	Speakers Bureau providing education on cancer topics
Foundation	REACH Program offering supportive services to patients
Patient Care	Patient Portal for accessing medical records and resources
Radiation Oncology	Highly skilled team providing personalized treatment plans
Survivorship	Programs to support patients transitioning after treatment

Bismarck Cancer Center Nearest Places

Hotels

0.1 miles

4.1

Radisson Hotel Bismarck

Free WiFi, Indoor pool, Restaurant, Fitness center

0.9 miles

EverSpring Inn & Suites

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Fitness center

0.9 miles

3.9

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bismarck

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Indoor pool

1.0 miles

3.8

Ramada by Wyndham Bismarck

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Indoor pool, Restaurant

1.0 miles

3.7

Days Inn by Wyndham Bismarck

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Indoor pool

1.0 miles

3.6

Quality Inn

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Indoor pool

Florists and Gift Shops

0.1 km

4.7

Roberts Floral & Gifts

Local florist, 4th generation family business, voted ´Best Flower Shop´ 14 years in a row

1.3 km

4.8

Ken´s Flower Shop

Fresh flowers, hand flower delivery

0.9 km

4.9

Rustic Petals

Same day flower delivery, everyday flowers, sympathy/funeral arrangements

0.8 km

4.6

Punky´s Bath & Gift Shop

Bath products, gifts, greeting cards

1.0 km

4.5

Bismarck Floral & Greenhouse

Florist and greenhouse, wide variety of plants and flowers

0.7 km

4.3

Kirkwood Hallmark

Greeting cards, gifts, seasonal items

Food and Restaurant

0.5 km

4.5

Anima Cucina

Italian, Cafe, Wine Bar

0.7 km

4.6

Pirogue Grille

American, Fine Dining

0.8 km

4.4

The Walrus Restaurant

American, Bar

0.9 km

4.4

Peacock Alley American Grill & Bar

American, Bar, Grill

0.9 km

4.3

Blarney Stone Pub

Irish, Pub, Bar

1.0 km

4.2

The Tavern

American, Bar, Grill

Pharmacies

0.2 km

4.7

Heritage Pharmacy

Prescription filling, Over-the-counter medications

0.5 km

4.8

Dakota Pharmacy

Compounding, Natural health products

0.6 km

4.9

Mayo Pharmacy

Prescription filling, Diabetes care

0.8 km

4.3

Thrifty White Pharmacy

Prescription filling, Immunizations

0.9 km

4.6

Medicine Shoppe

Prescription filling, Medication therapy management

1.0 km

4.2

Sanford Health Pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy, Specialty medications

Taxi and Transportation

0.5 km

4.8

Bismarck Transportation Services

Senior transportation, handicap transportation, hospital transportation, airport transportation

0.7 km

4.2

Metro Taxi Inc

Taxi services

0.8 km

Taxi 9000

Taxi services

0.9 km

4.5

SilverStream Transportation LLC

Transportation, vehicle transport, taxi services

1.0 km

4.3

Minute Rides LLC

Taxi services

1.0 km

3.8

Capital Area Transit

Public transit bus service

ATMs and Banks

0.3 km

3.9

U.S. Bank

Full-service banking, ATM, loans, mortgages

0.4 km

4.5

Gate City Bank

Personal banking, business banking, loans, ATM

0.5 km

3.7

Wells Fargo Bank

Full-service banking, ATM, investments, mortgages

0.6 km

4.6

Kirkwood Bank & Trust

Personal banking, business banking, loans, ATM

0.7 km

4.3

Bravera Bank

Personal banking, business banking, loans, ATM

0.8 km

4.4

Capital Credit Union

Personal banking, loans, credit cards, ATM

Parking Lots

0 km

4.8

Bismarck Cancer Center Parking

Free parking, Accessible parking

0.3 km

4.5

Sanford Health Parking

Free parking, Valet parking

0.8 km

Downtown Bismarck Parking

Metered parking, Parking garages

Shopping Malls

0.8 km

4.1

Gateway Mall

Planet Fitness, Longhorn Steakhouse, Harbor Freight

0.9 km

4.3

Kirkwood Mall

Target, Scheels, Victoria´s Secret, The Buckle, H&M

1.0 km

4.2

Pinehurst Square

Kohl´s, Best Buy, Michaels

Stationery and Copying Services

0.8 km

4.8

Flash Printing

Full service printing, copying, graphic design, stationery

0.9 km

4.1

Office Depot

Printing, copying, business cards, posters, signs

1.0 km

4.5

The UPS Store

Printing, copying, banners, posters, business cards

Car Rental

0.7 km

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Economy cars, SUVs, trucks, vans

0.8 km

3.9

Hertz

Compact cars, sedans, SUVs

0.9 km

4.1

Avis Car Rental

Economy cars, luxury vehicles, vans

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

The Bismarck Cancer Center receives high praise for its exceptional staff and top-tier facilities. Many reviewers emphasize their gratitude for having such a quality cancer treatment center available locally. The staff, including Dr. Kreofsky and Dr. Dufan, is frequently described as caring and attentive, with a notable patient-centered approach. Patients appreciate the personalized care and the effort the medical team makes to understand and address their needs.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

Working Hours

Radiation Oncology

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Laboratory Services

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Diagnostic Imaging

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Outpatient Services

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Main Contact

Phone: (701) 222-6100

Department Phones

Department	Phone
Main Number	(701) 222-6100
Toll Free	(800) 248-5511

Language and Translation Services

English
Spanish
Arabic

Bismarck Cancer Center

NPI Number : 1538212162

500 N 8th St, Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 222-6100

www.sanfordhealth.org

Departments

Radiation Oncology

Support Services

Nutrition Counseling

Massage Therapy

Yoga for Healing

Art Therapy

Equine Therapy

Financial Assistance

Home Care Program

Lodging Assistance

Mindfulness Classes

Physical Therapy

Spiritual and Emotional Care

Support Groups

Transportation Assistance

Appointment Information

Visiting Hours

Important Doctors

Dr. Cole Robert Kreofsky

Dr. Robert Ray Reynolds

Dr. John Morgan Watkins

Dr. Joann Marie Leahy

Dr. James Kyle Russo

Dr. Sagar Rakshit

Dr. Tarek A Dufan

Bismarck Cancer Center Information

Management and Leadership Team

Average Salary

Support Programs for Patients

Payment Plans

Accepted Insurance Companies

Cost Consulting

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Digital Health Services

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Collaborative Research Projects

Professional Development Programs

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Internship and Observation Programs

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Hospital Research Collaborations

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Bismarck Cancer Center Nearest Places

Hotels

Radisson Hotel Bismarck

EverSpring Inn & Suites

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bismarck

Ramada by Wyndham Bismarck

Days Inn by Wyndham Bismarck

Quality Inn

Florists and Gift Shops

Roberts Floral & Gifts

Ken´s Flower Shop

Rustic Petals

Punky´s Bath & Gift Shop

Bismarck Floral & Greenhouse

Kirkwood Hallmark

Food and Restaurant

Anima Cucina

Pirogue Grille

The Walrus Restaurant

Peacock Alley American Grill & Bar

Blarney Stone Pub

The Tavern

Pharmacies

Heritage Pharmacy

Dakota Pharmacy

Mayo Pharmacy

Thrifty White Pharmacy

Medicine Shoppe

Sanford Health Pharmacy