John C. Puente, M.D.
NPI 1194775916ActiveIndividual· Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology· Fremont, NE
Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology (M.D.) in Fremont, Nebraska, trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine (class of 2000). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $1,961,713 for 4,533 claims, against $115,172 paid for services in 2024. Genzyme Corporation was the largest of 26 companies reporting payments in 2025, $6,798 in all, mostly consulting fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1194775916 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | May 11, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | May 1, 2024 |
| Certified by provider | May 1, 2024 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology Primary | 2084N0400X | 22773 | NE |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Neurology (NE) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 522 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 12,447 across 25 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $115,172 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 4,533 · 5,948 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 774 |
| Total drug cost | $1,961,713 |
| Generic share | 84% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Nebraska College of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Medicare specialty | Neurology |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical groups
- Madonna Rehabilitation HospitalLincoln, NE · 96 clinicians
- Be Well MD PLLCOmaha, NE · 4 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Bryan Medical CenterLincoln, NE
- Columbus Community Hospital, IncColumbus, NE
- Faith HealthNorfolk, NE
- Memorial Health Care SystemsSeward, NE
- Methodist Fremont HealthFremont, NE
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$6,798 · 125 payments from 26 companies
- 2024$8,792 · 155 payments from 24 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Genzyme Corporation | $2,689 | 3 |
| Pfizer Inc. | $1,845 | 10 |
| Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc | $271.27 | 12 |
| Eisai Inc. | $252.90 | 9 |
| Abbvie Inc. | $233.08 | 16 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Consulting Fee$4,540 · 4 payments
- Food and Beverage$2,147 · 120 payments
- Education$111.45 · 1 payment
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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