DR. RICHARD NATHAN PUZZITIELLO MD
NPI 1285293902
Orthopaedic Surgery in Bradenton, FL
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
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Richard Puzzitiello reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Bradenton, FL 34212
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
- 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
Sandy, UT 84092
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
- 2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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, FLHca Florida Blake Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Bradenton, FLLakewood Ranch Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Bradenton, FLPhysician 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.
Patient Reviews User submitted
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Review by Dave ***** February 15, 2026
5/5Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Puzzitiello's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Puzzitiello reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Of Southwest Florida PA (Bradenton, FL) and University Of Utah Adult Services (Sandy, UT). Each 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 Richard Puzzitiello's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
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 13 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.
# Dr. Richard Nathan Puzzitiello, MD · NPI 1285293902
Orthopaedic Surgery physician in Bradenton, Florida. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 6, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1285293902 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 6, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **State license:** ME174076 (Florida)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 8000 SR 64 E, Bradenton, FL 34212-7703
- **Phone:** (941) 792-1404 · **Fax:** (941) 761-0712
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Of Southwest Florida PA (NPI 1285740720, Bradenton, FL); University Of Utah Adult Services (NPI 1851904247, Sandy, UT) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine, class of 2019
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 23, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Other UO1SO (FL)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1285293902) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.