Michael Albert Puente Jr., M.D.
NPI 1558757153ActiveIndividual· Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist· Aurora, CO
Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist (M.D.) in Aurora, Colorado, trained at Baylor College of Medicine (class of 2015). Mostly services rather than prescriptions: Medicare paid $2,682 for 26 patients in 2024, with only 13 Part D claims.
Overview
| NPI | 1558757153 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Certified by provider | Apr 23, 2024 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Primary | 207WX0110X | DR.0061861 | CO |
| Ophthalmology | 207W00000X | DR.0061861 | CO |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Oct 9, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Ophthalmology (CO) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 40 across 11 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $2,682 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 13 · 22 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Total drug cost | $198.08 |
| Generic share | 85% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | Baylor College of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Medicare specialty | Ophthalmology |
| Secondary specialties | Pediatric Medicine |
Medical groups
- University Physicians IncorporatedAurora, CO · 3,215 clinicians
- Denver Health and Hospital AuthorityDenver, CO · 849 clinicians
- Mark L. Helm MD PCSteamboat Springs, CO · 6 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Children's Hospital ColoradoAurora, CO
- University of Colorado Hospital AuthorityAurora, CO
Industry payments (Open Payments)
None reported for 2025 or 2024.
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