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DUNCAN R PUFFER DDS
NPI 1073663449
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Duluth, MN

Active since January 10, 2007PECOS Enrolled
3617 W ARROWHEAD RD, DULUTH, MN 55811(218) 722-8377(218) 722-3117 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Duncan R Puffer Dds NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DUNCAN R PUFFER DDS (NPI 1073663449) is an individual oral and maxillofacial surgery provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (D10480) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073663449
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X
Provider Legal NameDUNCAN R PUFFERCredential: DDS
Location Address3617 W ARROWHEAD RDDuluth, MN 55811-4046
Mailing Address3617 W Arrowhead RdDuluth, MN 55811-4046 · (218) 722-8377 · Fax (218) 722-3117
Phone(218) 722-8377
Fax(218) 722-3117
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2016
✔ NPI 1073663449 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223S0112X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · D10480✔ Licensed in WI · 4587
Definition
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
3617 W ARROWHEAD RD, Duluth, MN 55811
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicaid143022000MN
Other6B745PUMN · Minnesota Bcbs
Other33720200WI · Wisconsin Medicaid
Medicare PIN0002WI
Medicare PIN199000539MN
Medicare PIN199000542MN
Medicare UPINU02059MN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Duncan R Puffer Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Duncan Puffer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Northern Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, PA
Same address
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3617 W ARROWHEAD RD
Duluth, MN 55811
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota and Wisconsin enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1013068691 (Wisconsin)
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457401820 (218) 722-8377

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55811 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

PETER J MAYER DDS,MD
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
3617 W ARROWHEAD RD
DULUTH, MN 55811
St. Louis County (218) 722-8377
MARK THOMAS ASH DDS
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
3617 W ARROWHEAD RD
DULUTH, MN 55811
St. Louis County (218) 722-8377
MELANIE ANN BLUTH DDS
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
3617 W ARROWHEAD RD
DULUTH, MN 55811
St. Louis County (218) 722-4484
DR. TIMOTHY LEE MORSE D.D.S.
Dentist
3617 W ARROWHEAD RD
DULUTH, MN 55811
St. Louis County (218) 722-8377
ARROWHEAD ORTHODONTICS PC
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
3617 W ARROWHEAD RD, SUITE 200
DULUTH, MN 55811
St. Louis County (218) 722-4484
NORTHERN ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS, PA
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
3617 W ARROWHEAD RD
DULUTH, MN 55811
St. Louis County (218) 722-8377
BRIEANNA LISE NEWTON DDS, MS
Dentist
3617 W ARROWHEAD RD
DULUTH, MN 55811
St. Louis County (218) 722-4484
DR. BENJAMIN HEGGESTAD D.D.S., MD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
3617 W ARROWHEAD RD
DULUTH, MN 55811
St. Louis County (218) 722-8377

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Duncan Puffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Duncan Puffer is 1073663449. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2007.

Where is Duncan Puffer located?

Duncan Puffer practices at 3617 W Arrowhead Rd, Duluth, MN 55811. The listed phone number is (218) 722-8377.

What is Duncan Puffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is Duncan Puffer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Duncan Puffer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Duncan Puffer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Duncan Puffer reassigns Medicare benefits to Northern Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, PA (Duluth, MN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Duncan Puffer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Duncan Puffer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Delta Dental of Wisconsin, Inc. list Duncan Puffer as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Duncan Puffer was last updated on September 29, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.