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Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD

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Specializes in: Nephrology (Kidney Disease)

University of Minnesota Medical School (1989)

1001 E Superior Street Suite L201
Duluth, MN 55802

(218) 249-7980

Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD is a nephrologist in Duluth, MN specializing in nephrology (kidney disease). She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD is affiliated with Aspirus St. Luke's Clinic - Duluth - Nephrology and ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF DULUTH.

Office Locations

1001 E Superior Street Suite L201
Duluth, MN 55802

(218) 249-7980

(218) 249-7911

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD in 2023

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

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By Affordability:

hemodialysis

In 2023, Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD had a list price for hemodialysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. 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. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	12
device removal	11
dialysis	17
doctor visit	611
hospital care	926
inpatient care	926
lab tests	200
preventive care	57
vaccines	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	639
hospital care	936
inpatient care	936
lab tests	92
preventive care	130
vaccines	130

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	63
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	53
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	804
hospital care	933
inpatient care	933
lab tests	111
preventive care	271
vaccines	271

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	509
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	79
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	52
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	31
doctor visit	857
hospital care	1279
inpatient care	1279
lab tests	127
preventive care	196
vaccines	196

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	572
Female	592

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1074
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	138
Less than 65	258

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	53
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	145
doctor visit	890
hospital care	1539
inpatient care	1539
lab tests	185
preventive care	93
vaccines	93

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	617
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	87
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	157
doctor visit	661
hospital care	1074
inpatient care	1074
lab tests	69

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	72
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	52
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	169
doctor visit	491
hospital care	626
inpatient care	626

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	58
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	52
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	21
dialysis	55
doctor visit	528
hospital care	344
inpatient care	344
lab tests	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	48
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD in 2019

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	56
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	107
doctor visit	418
hospital care	310
inpatient care	310

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	55
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	52
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	79
doctor visit	389
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	44
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	53
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	45
doctor visit	377
hospital care	212
inpatient care	212

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	57
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	51
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated as a nephrologist in Duluth, MN were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	16
device removal	11
dialysis	89
doctor visit	605
hospital care	765
inpatient care	765
lab tests	113
preventive care	149
vaccines	149

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	449
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	23
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	157
85 and over	63
Less than 65	111
65 to 74	159

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	9
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1989. She has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (1989)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sandy S. Popham, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Aspirus St. Luke's Clinic - Duluth - Nephrology

ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF DULUTH

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$80 SAMSCA $66	$14
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$15 Colcrys $15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$11 PRALUENT $11
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.	$11 $11

**Types of Payments**
Education	$66
Food and Beverage	$50

Biography

Dr. Sandy Popham is a nephrology (kidney disease) specialist in Duluth, MN. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Popham welcomes new patients at her office in as reported by Yext.