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Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD

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(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Creighton University School of Medicine

1170 W. Olive Ave Suite B
Merced, CA 95138

(209) 276-2200

Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD is a spine surgeon in Merced, CA specializing in spine surgery, trauma surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD is affiliated with El Camino Health.

Office Locations

1170 W. Olive Ave Suite B
Merced, CA 95138

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1170 W Olive Avenue
Ste B Merced, CA 95348

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Valley Spine Care
Merced, CA 95348

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA during 2012 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	512
spinal procedures	146
X-rays	146

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA during 2013 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	401
spinal procedures	42
X-rays	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	21
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA during 2014 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	344
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	124
spinal procedures	148
X-rays	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	17
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA during 2015 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	19
doctor visit	361
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	131
spinal procedures	208
X-rays	58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	98
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	54
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA during 2016 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	16
doctor visit	361
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	116
spinal procedures	194
X-rays	62

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	23
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA during 2017 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	361
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	117
spinal procedures	176
X-rays	59

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	18
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA during 2018 were spinal procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	374
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
spinal procedures	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	375

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	18
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA during 2020 were spinal procedures and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	283
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
spinal procedures	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	11
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA during 2021 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
doctor visit	1458
minimally invasive procedures	28
spinal procedures	62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	19
Hispanic	79
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	19
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA during 2022 were spinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
doctor visit	578
minimally invasive procedures	17
spinal procedures	47

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	13
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	15
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	356

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	17
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA during 2024 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	559
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	11

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	87
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	19
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Merced, CA were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and minimally invasive procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
CT scan	17
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	486
minimally invasive procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	87
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	97
X-rays	65

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	130
Hispanic	52
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	70
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	91

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

Licensed In: California

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.

Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield, AARP, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Affinity Health Plan, Health Net, Medicare, Humana, NCPN (NCA), Anthem Blue Cross, SCCIPA, Tri-net, Caremore, Alignment and Stanford Healthcare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield

AARP

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Affinity Health Plan

Health Net

Medicare

Humana

NCPN (NCA)

Anthem Blue Cross

SCCIPA

Tri-net

Caremore

Alignment

Stanford Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.56 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Merced, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Orthofix Medical, Inc.	$135,636 Mariner MIS $98,670	Mariner $36,405	7D Surgical System $133	M6-C $94	Trinity ELITE $49	Other $285
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation	$92,732 Mariner MIS $55,246	Mariner $20,370	Regatta $1,591	Shoreline $1,250	Regatta Lateral System $500	Other $13,775
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.	$36,664 BIOLOGIX Allograft Bone $33,351	CAVUX Cervical Cage $1,109	$2,204
NUVASIVE, INC.	$7,283 Thoracolumbar $4,989	XLIF $877	Pulse $682	Integrated Operative Solutions $542	Biologics $111	Other $82
DJO, LLC	$368 $368
Other	$1,519 Spine Implant $272	Exogen $171	N-Force Fixation System $147	ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $142	Knee $113	Other $674

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$193,463
Consulting Fee	$53,569
Travel and Lodging	$19,589
Food and Beverage	$5,199
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000
Other	$382

Research Payments

Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $22,194.

Biography

Dr. Michael Cluck is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Merced, CA. After attending Creighton University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. Dr. Cluck's average rating from his patients is 4.0 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including Blue Shield, AARP, and Health Net. He is conversant in Spanish. He is affiliated with El Camino Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael W. Cluck, PHD, MD From 2012 - 2024

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Biography

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