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DR. RICHARD NATHAN PUZZITIELLO MD
NPI 1285293902
Orthopaedic Surgery in Bradenton, FL

Active since June 06, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8000 SR 64 E, BRADENTON, FL 34212(941) 792-1404(941) 761-0712 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 9, 2025, Apr 25, 2024, Apr 4, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Richard Nathan Puzzitiello Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD NATHAN PUZZITIELLO MD (NPI 1285293902) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Bradenton, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME174076) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Manatee Memorial Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285293902
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD NATHAN PUZZITIELLOCredential: MD
Location Address8000 SR 64 EBradenton, FL 34212-7703
Mailing Address8000 Sr 64 EBradenton, FL 34212-7703 · (941) 792-1404 · Fax (941) 761-0712
Phone(941) 792-1404
Fax(941) 761-0712
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1285293902 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME174076
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
8000 SR 64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 18340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Ste 300Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202-5046 · Phone (941) 792-1404 · Fax (941) 761-0712
Location 26202 17th Ave WBradenton, FL 34209-7838 · Phone (941) 792-1404 · Fax (941) 761-0712

Other Identifiers 1

OtherUO1SOFL · Flbcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Molina Healthcare.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Nathan Puzzitiello Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID749515633
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250612003526
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Manatee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bradenton, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100035
Location206 2nd St EBradenton, FL 34208 · Manatee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Florida Blake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bradenton, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100213
Location2020 59th St WBradenton, FL 34209 · Manatee County
Emergency services

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bradenton, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100299
Location8330 Lakewood Ranch BlvdBradenton, FL 34202 · Manatee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34212 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Patient Reviews User submitted

Reviews are submitted by site visitors and approved by a human moderator before publication.

Review by Dave ***** February 15, 2026

5/5
Dr P is impressive. He treated me with kindness and respect. I was able to have questions validated and concerns addressed. We agreed upon using a conservative approach to treating my injury before jumping into surgery. His staff is great!
Provider 5/5 Office Staff 5/5
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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MS. KIMBERLY G KRAFT PT CHT
Physical Therapist
8000 SR 64 E
BRADENTON, FL 34212
Manatee County (941) 792-1404
JAMIE LEE MILLER PA
Physician Assistant
8000 SR 64 E
BRADENTON, FL 34212
Manatee County (941) 792-1404
SCOTT M LAMB NP
Nurse Practitioner
8000 SR 64 E
BRADENTON, FL 34212
Manatee County (941) 792-1404
MR. DANIEL KALOGEROPOULOS PA-C
Physician Assistant
8000 SR 64 E
BRADENTON, FL 34212
Manatee County (941) 792-1404
DAVID V CASHEN MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
8000 SR 64 E
BRADENTON, FL 34212
Manatee County (941) 792-1404
DANIEL S LAMAR MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
8000 SR 64 E
BRADENTON, FL 34212
Manatee County (941) 792-1404
COURTNEY JOHNSON
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
8000 SR 64 E
BRADENTON, FL 34212
Manatee County (941) 792-1404
KRISTEN F RILEY MPA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
8000 SR 64 E
BRADENTON, FL 34212
Manatee County (941) 792-1404

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 Richard Puzzitiello's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Puzzitiello is 1285293902. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2019.

Where is Richard Puzzitiello located?

Richard Puzzitiello practices at 8000 Sr 64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212. The listed phone number is (941) 792-1404.

What is Richard Puzzitiello's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Richard Puzzitiello enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Puzzitiello is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Richard Puzzitiello accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Molina Healthcare list Richard Puzzitiello 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.

Is Richard Puzzitiello affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Puzzitiello is affiliated with Manatee Memorial Hospital, Hca Florida Blake Hospital and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Puzzitiello was last updated on September 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.