Michael Albert Puente Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Aurora, CO

Michael Albert Puente Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Specialist" physician in Aurora, Colorado. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Physicians Incorporated and his current practice location is 13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (720) 777-1234.

Michael Albert Puente Jr is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number DR.0061861) 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 1558757153.

Contact Information

Michael Albert Puente Jr, MD
13123 E 16th Ave,
Aurora, CO 80045-7106
(720) 777-1234
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Albert Puente Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience9 Years
Location13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, Colorado
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:
  • Michael Albert Puente Jr attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558757153
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/09/2015
  • Last Update Date: 04/23/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567756513
  • Enrollment ID: I20190717000323

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Albert Puente Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558757153NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology DR.0061861 (Colorado)Secondary
207WX0110XOphthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Specialist DR.0061861 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Colorado Hospital AuthorityAurora, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Physicians Incorporated34764656672639

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Michael Albert Puente Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDenver Health And Hospital Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477569838
PECOS PAC ID: 4688583578
Enrollment ID: O20031105000211
Entity NameUniversity Physicians Incorporated
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962461889
PECOS PAC ID: 3476465667
Enrollment ID: O20031105000375

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. Michael Albert Puente Jr 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
Michael Albert Puente Jr, MD
Po Box 110429,
Aurora, CO 80042-0429

Ph: (303) 493-7000
Michael Albert Puente Jr, MD
13123 E 16th Ave,
Aurora, CO 80045-7106

Ph: (720) 777-1234

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