Active NPI 1538150487 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric L Putnoi , MD

Ophthalmology • Waltham, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Putnoi, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Waltham, MA. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2001, Dr. Putnoi delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 20 HOPE AVENUE.

Dr. Putnoi is affiliated with Putnoi Eye Care Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

20 Hope Avenue
Suite 212

Waltham, MA 02453

Telephone 7818942020

Fax 7818917936

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Putnoi Eye Care, P.c. Facility NPI 1649515131

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Boston University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Waltham, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs +2.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.3 Yrs

State Avg: 30.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Waltham, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.3% 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. Putnoi (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Waltham Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,984	1,964	$412.03	$140.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	981	688	$299.57	$99.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	551	543	$149.91	$39.13
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	539	275	$172.63	$34.10
92134 Imaging of retina	419	396	$149.52	$44.06
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	351	198	$2000.00	$587.35
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	344	195	$425.87	$17.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	341	322	$262.61	$71.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	314	302	$407.23	$139.09
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	215	215	$470.47	$165.03
92250 Photography of the retina	121	121	$235.00	$39.85
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	103	43	$634.47	$138.34
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	87	77	$1249.43	$367.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$486.64	$181.26
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	66	47	$1242.42	$343.87
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	38	38	$75.00	$11.74
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	31	31	$100.00	$30.18
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	18	11	$1100.00	$221.15
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	17	16	$250.00	$32.23
67800 Removal of eyelid growth	16	16	$550.00	$143.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$365.63	$121.25
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	14	14	$946.43	$315.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,830	1,810	$400.00	$142.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,033	684	$275.00	$99.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	543	531	$150.00	$39.99
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	533	263	$165.29	$32.12
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	405	223	$375.00	$17.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	360	335	$250.00	$71.54
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	356	199	$2000.00	$591.11
92134 Imaging of retina	315	291	$150.00	$44.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	289	270	$395.00	$140.25
92250 Photography of the retina	193	193	$235.00	$40.80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	145	145	$450.00	$168.39
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	125	47	$550.00	$124.95
92025 Ct scan of cornea	120	120	$150.00	$40.45
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	94	69	$1200.00	$344.30
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	94	80	$1200.00	$375.52
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	61	61	$75.00	$11.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$475.00	$181.90
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	48	30	$2600.00	$745.55
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	34	34	$100.00	$30.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$350.00	$123.34
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	11	11	$850.00	$323.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,721	1,705	$388.35	$144.83
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	741	322	$147.45	$30.38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	737	551	$275.00	$103.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	648	524	$126.74	$33.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	592	484	$262.33	$101.27
92250 Photography of the retina	565	442	$185.93	$32.41
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye	433	235	$373.61	$17.83
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	398	218	$2000.00	$593.40
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	362	346	$250.00	$73.01
92025 Ct scan of cornea	345	258	$104.30	$28.15
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	315	315	$437.75	$171.06
92134 Imaging of retina	281	219	$128.20	$37.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	257	247	$354.69	$142.74
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	200	161	$75.00	$9.91
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	102	77	$1151.96	$352.09
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	87	84	$100.00	$31.80
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	86	39	$503.95	$129.50
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	41	36	$1180.49	$379.08
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	37	21	$1600.00	$756.65
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	16	12	$1038.13	$226.16
67800 Removal of eyelid growth	16	16	$456.25	$146.37
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	14	14	$250.00	$32.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$475.00	$187.04
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	12	12	$175.00	$21.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$333.33	$125.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,675	1,662	$375.00	$146.01
92250 Photography of the retina	1,466	763	$127.82	$23.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	1,420	822	$275.00	$103.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	775	455	$98.84	$24.26
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	703	291	$145.46	$32.57
J7351 Injection, bimatoprost, intracameral implant, 1 microgram	630	40	$400.00	$206.36
92025 Ct scan of cornea	490	253	$62.48	$19.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	445	445	$430.00	$172.69
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	378	218	$2000.00	$610.82
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	375	215	$75.00	$7.12
0356T Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear ducts	366	212	$325.00	$92.16
92134 Imaging of retina	360	184	$95.49	$26.11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	350	337	$248.86	$74.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	221	204	$325.00	$145.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	173	170	$225.00	$102.99
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	144	63	$443.06	$131.66
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	139	133	$100.00	$31.89
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	98	79	$1133.67	$361.93
66030 Injection of medication into eye	66	41	$400.00	$211.29
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	33	19	$1200.00	$388.74
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	23	15	$990.00	$230.03
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	23	17	$175.00	$23.63
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	22	22	$425.00	$202.68
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	22	22	$850.00	$342.29
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	16	$2500.00	$838.93
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	21	11	$99.52	$39.29
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	19	18	$250.00	$32.92
67800 Removal of eyelid growth	16	15	$400.00	$148.45
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	16	16	$275.00	$100.13
65205 Removal of foreign body in external eye, conjunctiva	14	14	$200.00	$32.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$325.00	$126.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	1,197	635	$129.61	$27.09
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,176	1,150	$375.00	$144.02
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	922	538	$275.00	$101.41
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	438	189	$146.30	$35.80
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	388	244	$103.93	$25.57
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	281	161	$2000.00	$613.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	246	235	$248.58	$72.93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	206	206	$430.00	$170.52
92025 Ct scan of cornea	196	157	$113.11	$30.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	185	170	$225.00	$82.78
0356T Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear ducts	165	98	$325.00	$88.83
92134 Imaging of retina	149	80	$98.49	$27.11
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	118	72	$75.00	$7.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	107	$325.00	$122.09
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	73	72	$100.00	$31.37
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	71	28	$526.76	$141.24
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	65	55	$1100.00	$355.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$325.00	$121.00
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	31	16	$180.65	$29.71
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	23	20	$250.00	$31.82
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	21	17	$1100.00	$382.99
67800 Removal of eyelid growth	20	19	$400.00	$142.46
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	17	14	$2500.00	$813.43
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	17	17	$850.00	$326.52
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	15	11	$160.00	$83.93
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	11	11	$990.00	$279.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,247	1,228	$374.06	$141.92
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	1,099	667	$272.63	$99.14
92250 Photography of the retina	754	425	$137.65	$31.89
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	685	288	$145.01	$38.40
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	427	275	$106.45	$25.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	390	228	$1982.46	$707.72
92025 Ct scan of cornea	377	239	$84.43	$24.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	280	280	$430.00	$168.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	270	261	$249.07	$72.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	206	185	$223.54	$81.83
92134 Imaging of retina	183	104	$101.56	$28.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	169	163	$323.40	$119.10
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	112	85	$1090.71	$350.38
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	99	96	$98.03	$30.68
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	92	78	$71.52	$11.24
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	80	27	$442.75	$133.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$322.56	$119.84
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	28	24	$2500.00	$851.05
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	24	20	$182.29	$37.20
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	21	12	$1200.00	$368.69
67800 Removal of eyelid growth	20	20	$395.00	$144.71
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	16	12	$990.00	$230.65
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	14	13	$850.00	$307.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,167	1,134	$365.06	$140.68
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	924	598	$255.00	$98.08
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	508	216	$145.20	$41.94
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	324	270	$115.00	$34.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	315	185	$1820.00	$699.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	296	296	$430.00	$166.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	248	234	$250.00	$72.75
92025 Ct scan of cornea	218	176	$96.88	$31.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	155	144	$210.00	$80.10
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	132	112	$55.00	$13.67
92134 Imaging of retina	110	98	$120.00	$41.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	107	$310.00	$117.53
92250 Photography of the retina	101	100	$235.00	$62.64
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	99	82	$970.00	$347.93
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	95	41	$444.63	$132.64
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	85	83	$85.00	$29.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$310.00	$116.13
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	15	$2500.00	$841.03
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	21	16	$175.00	$44.92
67800 Removal of eyelid growth	19	19	$375.00	$143.69
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	18	13	$94.44	$37.72
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	11	11	$820.00	$314.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	959	913	$362.28	$132.11
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	897	562	$252.45	$91.24
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	518	235	$152.61	$49.41
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	322	192	$1820.00	$667.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	253	253	$430.00	$156.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	212	198	$250.00	$69.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	179	163	$115.00	$35.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	149	$310.00	$112.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	110	$210.00	$76.38
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	109	92	$49.86	$12.84
92025 Ct scan of cornea	106	105	$120.00	$36.90
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	97	94	$79.02	$28.43
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	88	67	$970.00	$331.64
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	78	30	$440.00	$121.95
92250 Photography of the retina	73	72	$231.92	$70.74
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	42	30	$2500.00	$812.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$310.00	$113.46
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	25	17	$94.00	$38.09
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	15	12	$165.67	$52.98
67800 Removal of eyelid growth	14	13	$375.00	$135.65
92134 Imaging of retina	14	14	$120.00	$43.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$465.00	$170.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 223727

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

2105586 (MA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts Health Plan

494180 (MA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Harvard Pilgrim Health Ca

AA45657 (MA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Putnoi Eye Care Pc

20 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA 024532717

Phone: 7812355100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Martin Richler , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1083613384

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Phyllis Landman , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1598881310

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Donald Putnoi , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1689673980

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active December 26, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 26, 2012

Registered at 20 HOPE AVENUE, SUITE 212, WALTHAM, MA 02453 (Tel: 7818942020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 26, 2012

Registered at 20 HOPE AVENUE, SUITE 212, WALTHAM, MA 02453 (Tel: 7818942020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 26, 2012

Recorded as ERIC PUTNOI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 26, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #223727 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 31, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538150487

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 31, 2005

Last Update: December 26, 2012

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

20 Hope Avenue, Suite 212

Waltham, MA 02453

Phone: 7818942020

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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