MICHAEL ALBERT PUENTE JR. M.D.
NPI 1558757153
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in Aurora, CO

Q: What is Michael Puente's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Puente is 1558757153. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2015.

Q: What is Michael Puente's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0110X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Puente was last updated on April 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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 April 09, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.58/100

CMS Quality Rating

13123 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 777-1234 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 23, 2024, Aug 22, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Michael Albert Puente Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

MICHAEL ALBERT PUENTE JR. M.D. (NPI 1558757153) is an individual pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0061861) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558757153

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207WX0110X

Provider Legal NameMICHAEL ALBERT PUENTE JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address13123 E 16TH AVEAurora, CO 80045-7106

Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429 · (303) 493-7000

Phone(720) 777-1234

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateApril 9, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2024

✔ NPI 1558757153 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207WX0110X

License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0061861

Definition

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License DR.0061861 (CO)

13123 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80045

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Albert Puente Jr. M.d. 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 ID2567756513

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190717000323

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 80045 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

$132.55 typical visit price

range $58.06 – $174.82

Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$72.20 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.79

Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.58/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

86.53

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

ERIN TERAVEST PA

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Adams County (720) 777-1234

MELISSA KAY FRAZER AA-C

Anesthesiologist Assistant

13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Adams County (720) 777-1234

RACHEL MARIE RANWEILER

Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)

13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Adams County (720) 777-6857

DR. KATHRYN LYN PEGAN AU.D.

Audiologist

13123 E 16TH AVE, 2ND FLOOR OUTPATIENT PAVILION - AUDIOLOGY
AURORA, CO 80045

Adams County (720) 777-1961

MRS. KRISTEN L HOLDER FNP-C, APRN-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Adams County (720) 777-1234

MRS. JILL M MARKS RN, APN

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Adams County (720) 777-1234

MRS. WENDELYN M BARRETT NNP

Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)

13123 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

Adams County (720) 777-6857

DR. TIMOTHY OWEN VANDERKOOY MD

Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)

13123 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045-7106
AURORA, CO 80045

Adams County (720) 777-1234

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 Michael Puente's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Puente is 1558757153. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2015.

Where is Michael Puente located?

Michael Puente practices at 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (720) 777-1234.

What is Michael Puente's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0110X.

Is Michael Puente enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Puente 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 Michael Puente accept?

Health plans from Medica and UnitedHealthcare list Michael 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 Michael Puente was last updated on April 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.