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Neurosurgery

Michael Opoku-Darko, MD

Works at hospitals in Sioux Falls, SD · South Dakota

Summary

Dr. Michael Opoku-Darko, MD is a neurosurgeon at 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Phone: (605) 312-2200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michael Opoku-Darko had 103 Original Medicare patients and 217 services. NPI 1205480704. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Neurosurgeon (Medicare lists Neurosurgery)
  • Address: 1301 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (605) 312‑2200
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Sanford Usd Medical Center
  • Group practice: Sanford Medical Center (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Calgary, Faculty Of Medicine · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael Opoku-Darko, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Michael Opoku-Darko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael Opoku-Darko accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Michael Opoku-Darko see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 217 services for Michael Opoku-Darko. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michael Opoku-Darko's NPI number?
1205480704. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Michael Opoku-Darko, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients103
Services billed to Medicare217
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)45 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)22 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)16 services
  4. Use of operating microscope (69990)15 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Anxiety39%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Diabetes32%

Hospitals where Michael Opoku-Darko works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael Opoku-Darko at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael Opoku-Darko is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael Opoku-Darko as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Sanford Medical Center857 clinicians in the group
  • Sanford Clinic268 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Sioux Falls

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sioux Falls, SD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Sanford Medical Center

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Calgary, Faculty Of Medicine
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205480704
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians