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Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD

(Dr. Michael Ricard Puumala, MD)

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Mayo Medical School (1996)

1301 S Cliff Avenue Suite 610
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

(605) 322-8860

Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD is a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD is affiliated with AVERA MCKENNAN.

Office Locations

1301 S Cliff Avenue Suite 610
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

(605) 322-8860

(605) 322-8868

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In The News

“In addition to the alleged problems with his blood sugar, Janklow suffered a broken wrist and head trauma from the accident, said Dr. Michael Puumala, a neurosurgeon from Sioux Falls who examined...”—"Doctor Details Janklow's Health Status at Trial", Los Angeles Times, December 2003

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cranial neurostimulator implantation

neurostimulator replacement

In 2023, Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD performed more cranial neurostimulator implantation, and neurostimulator replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within South Dakota.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within South Dakota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	184
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	154
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
nerve procedures	19
spinal procedures	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	93

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	24
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	164
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	105

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	30
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	165
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	206

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	50
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	152
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	23
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	139
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	89

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	20
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	150
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	107

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	13
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	11
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128
hospital care	23
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	23
neurostimulator replacement	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	11
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	141
hospital care	52
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	52
nerve procedures	14
neurostimulator replacement	12
spinal procedures	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	88

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	17
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1996. He has a state license in South Dakota.

Medical School: Mayo Medical School (1996)

Licensed In: South Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

AVERA MCKENNAN

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,005 ACTIVA $696	Mazor X Stealth Edition $144	PASS LP $120	ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY $44
Globus Medical, Inc.	$650 Excelsius - GPS $144	Altera $140	SABLE $125	ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $120	Spine $105	Other $15
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$374 MazorX - Renaissance $159	CD HORIZON $90	O-ARM-Spine $82	PRESTIGE $42
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$31 BRAINLAB $31
Elekta, Inc.	$23 CLARITY $23
Other	$33 Infinity $17	Thoracolumbar $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,561
Travel and Lodging	$553

Biography

Dr. Michael Puumala is a neurosurgery specialist in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Puumala graduated from Mayo Medical School.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2013

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael R. Puumala, MD From 2012 - 2022

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