1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Texas
  4. Austin
  5. Nurse Practitioner
  6. NPI Profile

AUDRA PUFFER
NPI 1205311719
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Austin, TX

Active since October 01, 2018PECOS Enrolled
12731 RESEARCH BLVD STE 301C, AUSTIN, TX 78759(512) 827-7742 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Audra Puffer NPPES

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

AUDRA PUFFER (NPI 1205311719) is an individual family provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP138038) and active in the NPI registry since October 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205311719
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameAUDRA PUFFER
Location Address12731 RESEARCH BLVD STE 301CAustin, TX 78759-4383
Mailing Address1108 Lavaca St Ste 110-320Austin, TX 78701-2172
Phone(512) 827-7742
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 1, 2018
✔ NPI 1205311719 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP138038
12731 RESEARCH BLVD STE 301C, Austin, TX 78759
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 1

OtherAP138038TX · Family Nurse Practitioner License Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Audra Puffer 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 Audra Puffer reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Austin Geriatric Specialists, PLLC
Same address
Geriatric Medicine
12731 RESEARCH BLVD STE B200
Austin, TX 78759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 146 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376575886 (877) 856-3774

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
649 services81 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
261 services63 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
259 services69 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
141 services39 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
131 services42 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
18 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78759 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims341 services$4.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims7,095 services$0.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$35.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers19 claims21 services$51.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$27.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers23 claims23 services$15.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

HEIDI JOONHEE KOOK-WILLIS AGNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
12731 RESEARCH BLVD STE 301C
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Travis County (512) 257-0497
MIREYA MARTINEZ APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12731 RESEARCH BLVD STE 301C
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Travis County (512) 477-4088

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 Audra Puffer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Audra Puffer is 1205311719. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 1, 2018.

Where is Audra Puffer located?

Audra Puffer practices at 12731 Research Blvd Ste 301C, Austin, TX 78759. The listed phone number is (512) 827-7742.

What is Audra Puffer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Audra Puffer enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Audra Puffer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Audra Puffer reassigns Medicare benefits to Austin Geriatric Specialists, PLLC (Austin, TX). 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 Audra Puffer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Audra Puffer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Audra 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 Audra Puffer was last updated on October 1, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.