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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 9 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.

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: August 09, 2026.

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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 and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota School Of Dentistry (1990).

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

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota School Of DentistryGraduated 1990

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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).

PECOS PAC ID6002824463

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100316001045, I20151001000066

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.

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.

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 9 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.