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Michael C. Perala, PAC

Accepting New Patients
(Michael Clifford Perala, PA-C)
Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery
Professional interests include: neurological disorders, lumbar spine problems, brain surgery, and more.
1100 Goethals Drive Suite B
Richland, WA 99352

Michael C. Perala, PAC is in Richland, WA specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. Michael C. Perala, PAC is affiliated with Providence and Kadlec Regional Medical Center.

View Provider's Full Profile (509) 942-3062

Office Locations

875 Swift Boulevard Suite a
Richland, WA 99352
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Providence

1100 Goethals Drive Suite B
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 942-3062
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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration 153
doctor visit 280
hip imaging 39
injections 153
joint surgery 70
lower extremity surgery 70
musculoskeletal imaging 154
pelvic imaging 48
reconstructive surgery 70
X-rays 202

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration 167
doctor visit 304
hip imaging 55
injections 167
joint surgery 81
lower extremity surgery 81
musculoskeletal imaging 170
pelvic imaging 66
reconstructive surgery 81
X-rays 236

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC.

Gender
Male 120
Female 222
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 324
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 121
85 and over 50
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC in 2013

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 31
Dementia 11
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration 178
doctor visit 390
hip imaging 71
injections 178
joint surgery 127
lower extremity surgery 127
musculoskeletal imaging 242
pelvic imaging 73
reconstructive surgery 127
X-rays 315

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC.

Gender
Male 154
Female 232
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 361
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 189
From 75 to 84 125
85 and over 40
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC in 2014

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 28
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration 171
doctor visit 341
hip imaging 50
injections 171
joint surgery 139
lower extremity surgery 139
musculoskeletal imaging 221
pelvic imaging 47
reconstructive surgery 139
X-rays 268

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC.

Gender
Male 290
Female 450
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 688
Black 0
Hispanic 28
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 380
From 75 to 84 238
85 and over 80
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC in 2015

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration 203
doctor visit 421
injections 203
joint surgery 135
lower extremity surgery 135
musculoskeletal imaging 250
reconstructive surgery 135
X-rays 250

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC.

Gender
Male 160
Female 244
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 370
Black 0
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 225
From 75 to 84 115
85 and over 41
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC in 2016

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 25
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration 156
doctor visit 370
injections 156
joint surgery 116
lower extremity surgery 116
musculoskeletal imaging 50
reconstructive surgery 116
X-rays 50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC.

Gender
Male 162
Female 238
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 371
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 210
From 75 to 84 132
85 and over 35
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC in 2017

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration 254
doctor visit 456
hip imaging 15
injections 254
joint surgery 145
lower extremity surgery 145
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 15
musculoskeletal imaging 68
reconstructive surgery 145
X-rays 53

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC.

Gender
Male 194
Female 285
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 438
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 233
From 75 to 84 169
85 and over 47
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC in 2018

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 25
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration 334
doctor visit 381
injections 334
joint surgery 150
lower extremity surgery 150
musculoskeletal imaging 116
reconstructive surgery 150
X-rays 116

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC.

Gender
Male 196
Female 273
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 426
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 242
From 75 to 84 169
85 and over 41
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC in 2019

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 22
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration 418
doctor visit 322
injections 418
joint surgery 87
lower extremity surgery 87
musculoskeletal imaging 121
reconstructive surgery 87
X-rays 121

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC.

Gender
Male 176
Female 241
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 377
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 222
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 38
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC in 2020

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 21
Dementia 7
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration 476
doctor visit 370
injections 476
joint surgery 102
lower extremity surgery 102
musculoskeletal imaging 144
reconstructive surgery 102
X-rays 144

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC.

Gender
Male 182
Female 235
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 391
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 207
From 75 to 84 144
85 and over 51
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC in 2021

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 21
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

aspiration 308
doctor visit 278
injections 308
joint surgery 88
lower extremity surgery 88
musculoskeletal imaging 77
reconstructive surgery 88
X-rays 77

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC.

Gender
Male 131
Female 199
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 305
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 151
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 4
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Michael C. Perala, PAC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated as in Richland, WA were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration 256
doctor visit 355
hip imaging 46
injections 256
joint surgery 112
lower extremity surgery 112
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 15
musculoskeletal imaging 146
pelvic imaging 58
reconstructive surgery 112
X-rays 166

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC.

Gender
Male 160
Female 238
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 368
Hispanic 8
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 134
85 and over 38
Less than 65 20
65 to 74 200

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael C. Perala, PAC From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael C. Perala, PAC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 9
Dementia 6

Education & Training

He is certified by the Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant and has a state license in Washington.

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Michael C. Perala, PAC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Kadlec Regional Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Michael C. Perala, PAC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, CIGNA PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, Regence, Kaiser Permanente, Asuris Northwest Health PPO, Premera PPO, Naphcare, Moda PPO, Evernorth PPO and First Choice PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Michael C. Perala, PAC accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO
CIGNA PPO
Wellcare Medicare (HMO)
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
United Healthcare PPO
Providence
Humana HMO
First Health
Regence
Kaiser Permanente
Asuris Northwest Health PPO
Premera PPO
Naphcare
Moda PPO
Evernorth PPO
First Choice PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Michael C. Perala, PAC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 168 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Michael C. Perala, PAC from all over the web to help you find the right in Richland, WA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-11
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I was referred from my primary care provider. I got a prompt appointment the physician attending got right to the needs I have and ordered additional x rays. He referred me to get an MRI and referred me to Northwest orthopedics sports medicine for a specialist for possible Hip surgery. I already have the two appointments. I am very satisfied and thankful
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-17
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Of the many providers I have seen regarding my spine condition, Mr. Kerala provide the most thorough explanation of the imaging and possible approaches to dealing with my spinal condition that I have ever had. He then initiated scheduling for additional imaging. I left feeling confident that I was going to get the best care that I c receive anywhere
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-30
Patient verified via Press Ganey
He said he would refer me to a Physical Therapist, but I have not heard anything. He ordered x-rays and said I could get them done at anytime, but when I got there, I was told they had the order but it had not been signed by the physician. I haven't gone back yet, because he said it wasn't urgent as long as I got them before my next visit.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-04-04
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Mike Perala provided excellent, competent care as a PA. He has provided much relief to my aching knees over the year. Scheduling an appointment is problematic with this clinic: Few folks answer the phone and I end up in "voice mail jail" where no one returns the call. THe best way is just to go in person to schedule.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-07
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Michel Perala, is a great human being, excellent medical professional, attentive, empathetic and with a lot of experience and regarding the receptionists they are not very attentive, and in the office they never answer your phone calls, I always had to go to the clinic to get a medical appointment
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-08
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Doctor listened to my issues and acknowledged that it was an emergency situation, set me in for prompt care and had the results immediately. He got me to the surgeon same day and they were together the best care team we could have asked for. Thank you
Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-11-19
Patient verified via Press Ganey
They are very good and understanding and explaining very well I will go to you guys over anyone else. I've been having back problems for over 5 years and seen lots of different doctors from all over the valley and you guys are the best I've been to
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-20
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I was extremely impressed with Michael Perala.He spent a lot of time talking to me about my knee surgery and my action plan for recovery. I felt like he really understood my concerns and fears and my visit with him relieved a lot of my anxiety.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-06-26
Patient verified via Press Ganey
All I met or had contact with were very professional & considerate. Being in a lot of pain, that was especially appreciated. The medication seems to be helping, but pain is still present. Office & x-ray visit were both positive experiences.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-27
Patient verified via Press Ganey
A truly excellent care provider! We talked at length about my condition, and he thoroughly explained my care options. He is intelligent, very-well versed about my condition, a completely answered all my questions & concerns.

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Biography

Mr. Michael Perala's areas of specialization are spine surgery and neurosurgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: brain surgery, cervical (neck) spine problems, and patient education. Mr. Perala has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He appears to be an in-network provider for Regence, Blue California, United Healthcare PPO, and more. His professional affiliations include Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Providence. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Richland, WA.

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