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Active NPI 1437261500 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul Edward Puntney , OD

Optometrist • Waco, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Puntney, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Waco, TX. With approximately 55 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1971, Dr. Puntney delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6001 W WACO DR STE 106.

Dr. Puntney does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6001 W Waco Dr Ste 106

Waco, TX 767106301

Telephone 2543999388
Fax 2543999312
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Luxottica Of America Inc. Facility NPI 1104991348

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1971

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Waco, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
55 Yrs +38.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.6 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
31 Specialists

Practicing in Waco, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Puntney (55 Years) 55 Yrs
Waco Specialty Average (16.6 Years) 16.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 2107T

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
149990701 (TX)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 6001 W WACO DR STE 106, WACO, TX 767106301 (Tel: 2543999388)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 6001 W WACO DR STE 106, WACO, TX 767106301 (Tel: 2543999388)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as PAUL PUNTNEY, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #2107T in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437261500
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 31, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

6001 W Waco Dr Ste 106

Waco, TX 767106301

Phone: 2543999388

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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