Physician Profile

Joseph L. Tuma, MD

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About Dr. Tuma

Joseph L. Tuma, MD practices interventional cardiology in Rapid City, SD. Joseph is a 1998 graduate of University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 1,620 services to 1,558 patients. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Interventional Cardiology (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

SD license5853
NPI1326081225
NPI issued06/14/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Tuma's specialty?

Dr. Tuma is an interventional cardiologist in Rapid City, SD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Interventional Cardiology”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Tuma?

Dr. Tuma is listed at 353 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Tuma?

The number on file is (605) 755-4300. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Tuma?

Dr. Tuma's National Provider Identifier is 1326081225. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Tuma's medical education?

Dr. Tuma attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Tuma have?

Dr. Tuma has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Tuma known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tuma performs procedures including placement and subsequent removal of device to protect brain from embolism through catheter using imaging guidance, replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery and repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image and review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Tuma's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Tuma. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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