MICHAEL A. PUENTE MD – NPI #1982640074
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

MICHAEL PUENTE is a psychiatry & neurologist located in MARRERO, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982640074 to MICHAEL PUENTE on June 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084N0400X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 03, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL PUENTE below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL A. PUENTE

NPI Number
1982640074
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL A. PUENTE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1111 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
STE S-750
MARRERO, LA 70072
Phone: (504) 340-6976 Fax: (504) 349-6786
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 03, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL PUENTE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidLA1386847
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2084N0400X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology (Primary)		 LA 017973

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1984
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MICHAEL PUENTE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
      1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
      MARRERO, LA 70072
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
      4200 HOUMA BLVD.
      METAIRIE, LA 70006
    • WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
      1101 MEDICAL CENTER BOULEVARD
      MARRERO, LA 70072

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