Michael John Puk, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Waterloo, IA

Michael John Puk, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Waterloo, Iowa. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc and his current practice location is 909 E San Marnan Drive, Waterloo, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (319) 234-2616.

Michael John Puk is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 29301) 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 1932153640.

Contact Information

Michael John Puk, MD
909 E San Marnan Drive,
Waterloo, IA 50702-5611
(319) 234-2616
(319) 234-1939

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael John Puk
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location909 E San Marnan Drive, Waterloo, Iowa
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 John Puk attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932153640
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/04/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284785049
  • Enrollment ID: I20090708000150

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael John Puk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932153640NPI-NPPES
48264OtherIAWELLMARK INS PLAN
1098020MedicaidIA
421417307C5OtherIAJOHN DEERE HEALTH INS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 29301 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Waverly Health CenterWaverly, IAHospital
Mercyone Waterloo Medical CenterWaterloo, IAHospital
Allen HospitalWaterloo, IAHospital
Buchanan County Health CenterIndependence, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc1759291487100

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 John Puk allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497794242
PECOS PAC ID: 1759291487
Enrollment ID: O20031208000462

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 John Puk 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 John Puk, MD
Po Box 2758,
Waterloo, IA 50704-2758

Ph: (319) 234-2616
Michael John Puk, MD
909 E San Marnan Drive,
Waterloo, IA 50702-5611

Ph: (319) 234-2616

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