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Active NPI 1932153640 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael John Puk , MD

Ophthalmology • Waterloo, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Puk, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Waterloo, IA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Puk delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 909 E SAN MARNAN DRIVE.

Dr. Puk is affiliated with Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

909 E San Marnan Drive

Waterloo, IA 507025611

Telephone 3192342616
Fax 3192341939
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Waterloo, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +9.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Waterloo, IA (233 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Puk (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Waterloo Specialty Average (28.0 Years) 28.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg
39,660 105 $54.92 $34.53
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg
1,560 18 $450.00 $146.54
92134 Imaging of retina
1,094 434 $133.96 $36.84
67028 Injection of drug into eye
717 136 $1526.00 $120.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
480 355 $170.00 $83.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
452 345 $255.00 $118.52
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
445 438 $277.00 $116.08
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
337 214 $142.30 $36.60
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg
293 19 $636.00 $160.10
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
286 159 $1478.19 $430.13
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
216 197 $134.00 $33.08
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
193 137 $937.08 $303.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
139 139 $405.00 $152.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
127 117 $184.00 $57.93
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
40 32 $72.00 $22.92
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing
37 34 $142.00 $43.00
92285 Photography of content of eyes
36 34 $92.00 $17.95
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
28 24 $142.00 $58.68
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
27 16 $1777.67 $579.55
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
22 20 $197.00 $82.14
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
19 19 $32.00 $9.91
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid
16 16 $3083.00 $853.87
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
15 13 $268.00 $16.78
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
15 13 $1011.00 $216.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-02-04
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IA 29301

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1098020 (IA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Wellmark Ins Plan
48264 (IA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID John Deere Health Ins
421417307C5 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc

3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 507025401

Phone: 3192728000

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc

909 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo, IA 507025611

Phone: 3192332020

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc

1409 W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA 506132115

Phone: 3192682020

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc

1753 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 507014588

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc

312 9th St Sw, Waverly, IA 506772929

Phone: 3198335954

Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Pc

1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 507031916

Phone: 3192353941

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1134175326

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1427098466

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1619916137

Doctor of Optometry

Lucas Cook

Optometrist

NPI 1639582901
NPI 1740234376

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 07, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 07, 2007

Registered at 909 E SAN MARNAN DRIVE, WATERLOO, IA 507025611 (Tel: 3192342616)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 2758, WATERLOO, IA 507042758 (Tel: 3192342616)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 07, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL PUK, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 07, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #29301 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932153640
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 19, 2006
Last Update: February 04, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 2758

Waterloo, IA 507042758

Phone: 3192342616

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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