Michael A Puente, MD - Medicare Neurology in Marrero, LA

Michael A Puente, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Marrero, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Culicchia Neurological Clinic, Llc and his current practice location is 1111 Medical Center Blvd, Ste S-750, Marrero, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 340-6976.

Michael A Puente is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 017973) 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 1982640074.

Contact Information

Michael A Puente, MD
1111 Medical Center Blvd, Ste S-750,
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6976
(504) 349-6786

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael A Puente
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience40 Years
Location1111 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, Louisiana
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 A Puente attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982640074
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/24/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022029941
  • Enrollment ID: I20060508000118

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael A Puente such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982640074NPI-NPPES
1386847MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology 017973 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Vital Link Home Care-southMetairie, LAHome health agency
West Jefferson Medical CenterMarrero, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Culicchia Neurological Clinic, Llc185037915722

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 A Puente allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCulicchia Neurological Clinic, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376669952
PECOS PAC ID: 1850379157
Enrollment ID: O20040713000267

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 A 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
Michael A Puente, MD
1111 Medical Center Blvd, Ste S-750,
Marrero, LA 70072

Ph: (504) 340-6976
Michael A Puente, MD
1111 Medical Center Blvd, Ste S-750,
Marrero, LA 70072

Ph: (504) 340-6976

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