This data is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your transplant team for decisions about your care.

Transplant Center
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center
North Dakota
Organ Programs
1
Kidney
Highest 1-yr Survival
94.9%
Kidney
Total Waitlist
44
patients across all programs
November 2025 data Public-data reference. official source

Sanford Bismarck Medical Center

Open-data reference.

North Dakota · Code: NDMC

Data Insight

Sanford Bismarck Medical Center is a transplant program in North Dakota (SRTR center code NDMC). According to SRTR Program-Specific Reports from November 2025, the center operates 1 distinct organ program - Kidney.

Across all programs, the center reported approximately 58 transplant procedures during the most recent SRTR reporting cohort. An estimated 44 candidates sit on this center's combined waiting lists, though allocation is driven by OPTN policy (blood type, medical urgency, geography, organ-specific criteria) rather than list position alone. The strongest 1-year graft survival rate at this center is 94.9% for kidney transplants, versus a risk-adjusted national benchmark of 95.0%.

This center operates 1 SRTR-reporting program; survival estimates are risk-adjusted for recipient characteristics and update approximately twice per year.

Wait Time by Organ Type

National median wait times from listing to transplant. Individual wait times vary by blood type, urgency, and geographic allocation region.

1. Kidney1825 days2. Kdny/Pncr730 days3. Pancreas365 days4. Liver180 days5. Heart135 days6. Lung120 days
Median wait time (days) by organ on the national transplant waiting list. Source: OPTN/SRTR national data, individual wait times vary by blood type, urgency, and UNOS region.

Total Transplants

58

across all organ programs

Programs Above Avg

0/1

at or above national 1yr survival

Survival vs National 94.9%

Highest: 94.9% (Kidney)

Transplant Programs

Source: Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) Program-Specific Reports (CSRS 2511) · November 2025

Organ 1-yr Survival 3-yr Survival US Avg Transplants Waitlist
Kidney 94.9% -0.1 80.2% 95.0% 58 44

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the survival rates at Sanford Bismarck Medical Center?

Based on SRTR data from November 2025, Sanford Bismarck Medical Center reports a 1-year graft survival rate of 94.9% for kidney transplants, compared to a national average of 95.0%.

How long is the waiting list at Sanford Bismarck Medical Center?

According to the latest SRTR data, Sanford Bismarck Medical Center has approximately 44 patients on its combined transplant waiting lists across 1 organ program.

Which organs does Sanford Bismarck Medical Center transplant?

Sanford Bismarck Medical Center offers transplant programs for Kidney, each independently evaluated by SRTR with its own survival rate and volume statistics.

How does Sanford Bismarck Medical Center compare to other transplant centers nationally?

Sanford Bismarck Medical Center operates 1 transplant program evaluated by SRTR against risk-adjusted national benchmarks.

What factors should I consider when choosing Sanford Bismarck Medical Center for transplant?

When evaluating Sanford Bismarck Medical Center or any transplant center, consider multiple factors beyond survival statistics: the center's experience with your specific organ type, geographic proximity (which affects organ allocation timing), your insurance coverage, the multidisciplinary team's expertise, post-transplant follow-up capabilities, and the center's patient volume. SRTR data provides one lens, but the OPTN recommends discussing all options with your referring physician and potential transplant teams.

How often is the transplant data for Sanford Bismarck Medical Center updated?

The data shown here comes from SRTR Program-Specific Reports released in November 2025 as part of the Collaborative Silo-Reservoir Study (CSRS). SRTR publishes updated program-specific reports approximately twice per year (typically May and November). Each release includes the most recent cohort data, which may lag by 6-18 months due to follow-up requirements for survival outcomes.

Nearby Centers in North Dakota

Other transplant centers in North Dakota reporting to SRTR.

Data Sources

  • SRTR Program-Specific Reports (November 2025 release) - center-level survival rates, volume, and waitlist figures for Sanford Bismarck Medical Center. srtr.org
  • OPTN allocation policy library - organ-specific allocation rules referenced in program narratives. optn.transplant.hrsa.gov

About This Data

This data is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your transplant team for decisions about your care.

Source: Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) Program-Specific Reports (CSRS 2511) · November 2025 Survival rates are 1-year graft survival estimates for adult recipients.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HRSA Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) - federal organ transplant database. optn.transplant.hrsa.gov
  • UNOS, United Network for Organ Sharing - national transplant policy and waitlist data. unos.org/data
  • SRTR, Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients - center-level outcomes. srtr.org
  • CMS Medicare Transplant Center Certifications - federal certification requirements. cms.gov/Medicare/Transplant
  • HHS Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) - transplant-procedure utilization data. hcup-us.ahrq.gov
  • CDC National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) - mortality context for waitlist/post-transplant outcomes. cdc.gov/nchs/nvss

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