Dr Michael Opoku-darko, MD, MSC - Medicare Neurosurgery in Sioux Falls, SD

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Dr Michael Opoku-darko, MD, MSC is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He went to University Of Calgary, Faculty Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Sanford Clinic, Sanford Medical Center and his current practice location is 1210 W 18th St Ste 100, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 312-8500.

Dr Michael Opoku-darko is licensed to practice in North Dakota (license number 16383) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205480704.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Opoku-darko, MD, MSC
1210 W 18th St Ste 100,
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-4650
(605) 312-8500
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Opoku-darko
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience12 Years
Location1210 W 18th St Ste 100, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Michael Opoku-darko attended and graduated from University Of Calgary, Faculty Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205480704
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2019
  • Last Update Date: 09/06/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335477835
  • Enrollment ID: I20230206002017

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Opoku-darko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205480704NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 65364 (Minnesota)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 16383 (North Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sanford Usd Medical CenterSioux falls, SDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sanford Clinic0244143824205
Sanford Medical Center8325950215750

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Michael Opoku-darko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSanford Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396764254
PECOS PAC ID: 0244143824
Enrollment ID: O20031110000532
Entity NameSanford Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093090342
PECOS PAC ID: 8325950215
Enrollment ID: O20040115000388

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Michael Opoku-darko is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Michael Opoku-darko, MD, MSC
Po Box 5074,
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074

Ph: () -		Dr Michael Opoku-darko, MD, MSC
1210 W 18th St Ste 100,
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-4650

Ph: (605) 312-8500

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