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Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Vascular Neurology and Interventional Neurology
Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine (1995)
Professional interests include: stroke
1012 East Second Street 2nd Floor
Duluth, MN 55805

Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD is a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN specializing in vascular neurology and interventional neurology. He graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD is affiliated with Aspirus Health.

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Office Locations

1200 6TH AVENUE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
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7418 Forthun Road
Baxter, MN 56425
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1406 6TH AVENUE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303
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Aspirus Health

1012 East Second Street 2nd Floor
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 249-7655
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Some issues Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

in-lab polysomnography
sleep study
sleep study with CPAP

In 2023, Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD performed more in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study), sleep study, and sleep study with CPAP procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, sleep study, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 84
diagnostic procedures 503
doctor visit 769
electroencephalography (EEG) 57
evoked potential test 11
hospital care 144
inpatient care 144
sleep study 178

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 45
diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 678
electroencephalography (EEG) 85
hospital care 173
inpatient care 173
sleep study 110

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 265
Female 328
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 430
Black 139
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 247
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 43
Less than 65 153

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 36
Dementia 17
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2014 were sleep study, electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 37
diagnostic procedures 43
doctor visit 672
electroencephalography (EEG) 79
hospital care 71
inpatient care 71
sleep study 104

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 225
Female 289
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 383
Black 110
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 127
85 and over 58
Less than 65 139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2014

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 36
Dementia 15
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 38
diagnostic procedures 98
doctor visit 704
electroencephalography (EEG) 59
hospital care 101
inpatient care 101
sleep study 82

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 520
Female 656
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 834
Black 286
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 528
From 75 to 84 264
85 and over 96
Less than 65 288

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2015

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 38
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 50
diagnostic procedures 115
doctor visit 780
electroencephalography (EEG) 58
hospital care 120
inpatient care 120
sleep study 110

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 288
Female 360
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 490
Black 133
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 275
From 75 to 84 173
85 and over 47
Less than 65 153

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2016

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 36
Dementia 20
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2017 were sleep study, diagnostic procedures, airway management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 117
diagnostic procedures 125
doctor visit 986
electroencephalography (EEG) 21
hospital care 95
inpatient care 95
sleep study 301

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 390
Female 480
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 651
Black 183
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 395
From 75 to 84 230
85 and over 48
Less than 65 197

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2017

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 37
Dementia 16
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2018 were sleep study, diagnostic procedures, airway management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 106
diagnostic procedures 132
doctor visit 718
electroencephalography (EEG) 43
hospital care 87
inpatient care 87
sleep study 277

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 391
Female 440
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 609
Black 172
Hispanic 17
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 382
From 75 to 84 218
85 and over 60
Less than 65 171

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2018

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 36
Dementia 15
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2019 were sleep study, airway management, diagnostic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 69
diagnostic procedures 61
doctor visit 191
electroencephalography (EEG) 12
hospital care 34
inpatient care 34
sleep study 157

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 181
Female 222
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 303
Black 68
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 171
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 39
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 30
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 37
Dementia 19
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 35
inpatient care 35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 89
Female 103
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 43
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 75
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 40
Dementia 22
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 11
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 80
Female 93
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 30
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 75
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 38
Dementia 20
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2022 were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 25
doctor visit 25
hospital care 27
inpatient care 27
sleep study 51

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 97
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 186
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 39
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 62
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 39
Dementia 15
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN during 2023 were sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management 28
doctor visit 13
hospital care 45
inpatient care 45
sleep study 49

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 106
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 209
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 36
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 59
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 37
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 41
Dementia 15
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in SAINT CLOUD, MN were sleep study, diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

airway management 59
diagnostic procedures 137
doctor visit 504
electroencephalography (EEG) 51
evoked potential test 11
hospital care 79
inpatient care 79
sleep study 141

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD.

Gender
Male 219
Female 265
Ethnicity
Black / African American 90
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 341
Hispanic 5
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 128
85 and over 44
Less than 65 108
65 to 74 203

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 33
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Cancer 11
Dementia 15

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1995. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine (1995)

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Aspirus Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Charles Peterson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SAINT CLOUD, MN. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-06
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He was one of the best doctors I've seen. He reviewed my medical history and knew all about my issues. He was so thorough.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. $2,350 TRUFILL
$1,719 		Pulsar Vascular PulseRider Aneurysm Neck Reconstruction Device
$325
$306
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $583 TROKENDI XR
$568 		OXTELLAR XR
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. $566 AZILECT
$174 		Zecuity
$126 		COPAXONE
$87 		NUVIGIL
$52 		AMRIX
$28 		Other
$99
EMD Serono, Inc. $274 Rebif
$274
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $247 SIVEXTRO
$141 		BELSOMRA
$105
Other $3,288 TECFIDERA
$319 		APTIOM
$243 		AUBAGIO
$167 		BOTOX
$165 		ZINBRYTA
$164 		Other
$2,230
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $5,237
Travel and Lodging $1,280
Education $764
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $26

Biography

Dr. Paul Peterson works as a vascular neurology, emergency medicine, and sleep medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Peterson include stroke. Dr. Peterson attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. His professional affiliations include Aspirus Health and CentraCare Clinic. Dr. Peterson welcomes new patients at his office inBaxter, MN as reported by Doctor.com.

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