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DR. RICHARD WILLIAM PUENTE O.D.
NPI 1336248467
Optometrist in Canastota, NY

Active since September 22, 2006
CANAL TOWN OPTICAL, 174 CANAL STREET, CANASTOTA, NY 13032(315) 697-3334(315) 697-3423 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Richard William Puente O.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD WILLIAM PUENTE O.D. (NPI 1336248467) is an individual optometrist in Canastota, New York, licensed in New York (TUV004449-1) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336248467
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD WILLIAM PUENTECredential: O.D.
Location AddressCANAL TOWN OPTICAL, 174 CANAL STREETCanastota, NY 13032
Mailing AddressCanal Town Optical, 174 Canal StreetCanastota, NY 13032 · (315) 697-3334 · Fax (315) 849-0575
Phone(315) 697-3334
Fax(315) 697-3423
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1336248467 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · TUV004449-1
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
CANAL TOWN OPTICAL, Canastota, NY 13032
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming.Insurance ›

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 Puente's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Puente is 1336248467. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2006.

Where is Richard Puente located?

Richard Puente practices at Canal Town Optical 174 Canal Street, Canastota, NY 13032. The listed phone number is (315) 697-3334.

What is Richard Puente's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

What insurance does Richard Puente accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Richard Puente 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 Richard Puente was last updated on May 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.