Michael Ricard Puumala, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Sioux Falls, SD

Michael Ricard Puumala, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He went to Mayo Medical School and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Avera Mckennan and his current practice location is 1301 S. Cliff Ave, Ste 610, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (605) 322-8860.

Michael Ricard Puumala is licensed to practice in South Dakota (license number 4116) 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 1821021304.

Contact Information

Michael Ricard Puumala, MD
1301 S. Cliff Ave, Ste 610,
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1032
(605) 322-8860
(605) 322-8868

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Ricard Puumala
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience28 Years
Location1301 S. Cliff Ave, 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:
  • Michael Ricard Puumala attended and graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821021304
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/16/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385618941
  • Enrollment ID: I20040823000121

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Ricard Puumala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821021304NPI-NPPES
820816600MedicaidMN
1821021304MedicaidIA
6100473MedicaidSD
10025568900MedicaidNE
1821021304OtherSDARAZ/ AMERICA'S PPO
41161OtherSDDAKOTACARE
46L91PUOtherMNCC SYSTEMS/ BLUE PLUS
HP43169OtherSDHEALTHPARTNERS
232615OtherSDMIDLANDS CHOICE
4992697OtherSDBLUE CROSS
C83141030612OtherPREFERRED ONE
57105AT03OtherSDWPS TRICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 4116 (South Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux falls, SDHospital
Avera St Mary's HospitalPierre, SDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Avera Mckennan0345157103848

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. Michael Ricard Puumala allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAvera Mckennan
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003389206
PECOS PAC ID: 0345157103
Enrollment ID: O20031110000117

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. Michael Ricard Puumala 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
Michael Ricard Puumala, MD
Po Box 86370,
Sioux Falls, SD 57118-6370

Ph: (605) 322-7510
Michael Ricard Puumala, MD
1301 S. Cliff Ave, Ste 610,
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1032

Ph: (605) 322-8860

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