DR. MICHAEL OPOKU-DARKO M.D., MSC.
NPI 1205480704
Neurological Surgery in Sioux Falls, SD

Q: What is Michael Opoku-darko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Opoku-darko is 1205480704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2019.

Q: What is Michael Opoku-darko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Active since August 01, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.99/100

CMS Quality Rating

1210 W 18TH ST STE 100, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104(605) 312-8500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 6, 2023, Jul 28, 2020, Aug 1, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Michael Opoku-darko M.d., Msc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MICHAEL OPOKU-DARKO M.D., MSC. (NPI 1205480704) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (16383) and active in the NPI registry since August 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Usd Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Grand Forks.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205480704

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207T00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL OPOKU-DARKOCredential: M.D., MSC.

Location Address1210 W 18TH ST STE 100Sioux Falls, SD 57104-4650

Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074

Phone(605) 312-8500

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Calgary, Faculty Of MedicineGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 6, 2023

✔ NPI 1205480704 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207T00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in ND · 16383✔ Licensed in MN · 65364

Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

1210 W 18TH ST STE 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11300 S. Columbia RdGrand Forks, ND 58201-4012 · Phone (701) 780-2300

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan, Security Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Opoku-darko M.d., Msc. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9335477835

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230206002017

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Opoku-darko reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sanford Clinic

Same address

Orthopaedic Surgery

1210 W 18TH ST, STE G01
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
826 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1457383424 (605) 328-3700

Sanford Medical Center

0.8 mi

Family Medicine

1420 W 22NDST STE 104
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
1,097 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093090342 (605) 328-4897

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

45 services45 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

22 services21 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

16 services16 patients

Use of operating microscope 69990

An operating microscope is a device that magnifies small areas, allowing surgeons to see fine details clearly during procedures. It's often used for delicate operations like eye or nerve surgery, improving precision and outcomes.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Sanford Usd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sioux Falls, SD

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number430027

Location1305 W 18th St Post Office Box 5039Sioux Falls, SD 57117 · Minnehaha County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57104 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$126.78 typical visit price

range $55.52 – $167.23

Typical copayment $31.69 (range $13.88 – $41.80)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.20 typical visit price

range $18.08 – $137.08

Typical copayment $17.30 (range $4.52 – $34.27)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.99/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

80.13

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.35

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Traction equipment, cervical, free-standing stand/frame, pneumatic, applying traction force to other than mandible E0849

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$36.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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