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DR. JOSE ANTONIO PUENTES JR. MD, PHARM D.
NPI 1760792303
Anesthesiology in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since October 18, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
N2198, CB7010, UNC HOSPITALS, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(305) 773-9871 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2023, May 1, 2023, May 8, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Jose Antonio Puentes Jr. Md, Pharm D. NPPES

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

DR. JOSE ANTONIO PUENTES JR. MD, PHARM D. (NPI 1760792303) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in Florida (ME162717) and active in the NPI registry since October 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida, Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Miami.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760792303
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSE ANTONIO PUENTES JR.Credential: MD, PHARM D.
Location AddressN2198, CB7010, UNC HOSPITALSChapel Hill, NC 27599-7010
Mailing AddressN2198, Cb7010, Unc HospitalsChapel Hill, NC 27599-7010 · (305) 773-9871
Phone(305) 773-9871
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1760792303 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME162717✔ Licensed in NC · 2021-01085
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedPharmacistTaxonomy 183500000X · License PS46385 (FL)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 251613 (NC)
N2198, CB7010, UNC HOSPITALS, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11456 NW 17aveMiami, FL 33125 · Phone (305) 549-6677

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. Jose Antonio Puentes Jr. Md, Pharm 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 ID8022344969
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230615000808
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
50 services49 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Miami Beach, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100034
Location4300 Alton RdMiami Beach, FL 33140 · Miami-Dade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DR. LUKE DANIEL MCNULTY MD
Anesthesiology
N2198, CB7010, UNC HOSPITALS
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-5136
CRAIG GROSSHUESCH MD
Anesthesiology
N2198, CB7010, UNC HOSPITALS
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-5136

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 Jose Puentes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Puentes is 1760792303. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2010.

Where is Jose Puentes located?

Jose Puentes practices at N2198, Cb7010, Unc Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (305) 773-9871.

What is Jose Puentes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Jose Puentes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose Puentes 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.

Is Jose Puentes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jose Puentes is affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Puentes was last updated on June 5, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.