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Dr. Daniel W Puls , OD

Optometrist • La Crosse, WI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Daniel Puls, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in La Crosse, WI. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry in 2014, Dr. Puls delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1836 SOUTH AVE.

Dr. Puls is affiliated with Gundersen Clinic Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1836 South Ave

La Crosse, WI 546015429

Telephone 6087827300
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Gundersen Clinic Ltd Facility NPI 1851343115

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in La Crosse, WI

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -4.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.4 Yrs
State Avg: 21.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
41 Specialists

Practicing in La Crosse, WI (1196 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Puls (12 Years) 12 Yrs
La Crosse Specialty Average (16.4 Years) 16.4 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
871 12 $21.37 $1.33
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
145 145 $260.10 $119.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
91 64 $264.09 $86.12
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
70 50 $47.37 $15.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
59 53 $229.47 $33.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
53 53 $341.68 $142.75
92134 Imaging of retina
45 41 $247.78 $38.17
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
37 32 $351.22 $60.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-13
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WI 3349-35

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Gundersen Clinic Ltd

18606 Ervin St, Whitehall, WI 547738613

Phone: 7155384330

Secondary Practice Locations

2104 State Road 16

La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: 6087827127

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Jessica Thesing , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003090507

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1003167909

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

NPI 1003201427
Julie Sonsalla , APNP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1003285511

Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

Laura Klingbeil

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1003293713
Susan Sorrentino , RN

Registered Nurse - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

NPI 1003313610

Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 13, 2024

Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087827300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 13, 2024

Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087827300)

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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2018

Registered at 2104 STATE ROAD 16, LA CROSSE, WI 54601 (Tel: 6087827127)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2018

Registered at 2104 STATE ROAD 16, LA CROSSE, WI 546013046 (Tel: 6087827127)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2018

Recorded as DANIEL PULS, OD

NPI Profile Active August 28, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location August 28, 2014

Registered at 1600 W WISCONSIN ST, SPARTA, WI 546562242 (Tel: 6082694367)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 28, 2014

Registered at 1600 W WISCONSIN ST, SPARTA, WI 546562242 (Tel: 6082694367)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 28, 2014

Recorded as DANIEL PULS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 28, 2014

Optometrist (License #3349-35 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 28, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790185502
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 28, 2014
Last Update: March 13, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1836 South Ave

La Crosse, WI 546015429

Phone: 6087827300

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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