Joseph Paul Puente, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Sinton, TX

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Joseph Paul Puente, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Sinton, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1996 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 209 E Market St, Sinton, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (361) 364-0650.

Joseph Paul Puente is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K4327) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1356312730.

Contact Information

Joseph Paul Puente, MD
209 E Market St,
Sinton, TX 78387-2640
(361) 364-0650
(361) 364-0653

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Paul Puente
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience29 Years
Location209 E Market St, Sinton, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joseph Paul Puente attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356312730
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/12/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092779504
  • Enrollment ID: I20041116000169

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Paul Puente such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356312730NPI-NPPES
096793704MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine K4327 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cornerstone Home HealthRockport, TXHome health agency
Angel Bright Home Health IncCorpus christi, TXHome health agency

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joseph Paul Puente is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph Paul Puente, MD
209 E Market St,
Sinton, TX 78387-2640

Ph: (361) 364-0650		Joseph Paul Puente, MD
209 E Market St,
Sinton, TX 78387-2640

Ph: (361) 364-0650

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Family Medicine Doctors in Sinton, TX

Dr. Gilberto Sosa Jr., M.D.
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Phone: 361-386-6045    Fax: 361-587-9043
Dr. Rene Raul Acuna, DO
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Practice Location: 1143 E Sinton St, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: 361-364-2804    Fax: 361-364-5014
Dr. Michael Andrew Dunn, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8168 Hwy 77, Sinton, TX 78387
Phone: 361-364-2804    Fax: 361-364-5014

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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