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- 1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Ste 300, Gainesville, GA 30501
About Dr. Puckett
Based in Gainesville, GA, Benjamin N. Puckett, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Benjamin graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2004. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 1,691 Medicare patients across 3,016 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1124267778 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (770) 532-7202
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1240 JESSE JEWELL PKWY STE 300
Gainesville, GA 30501
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,016 services · 1,691 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
163 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
101 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
59 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
39 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
37 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
36 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve | Procedure | 64718 |
22 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
22 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Manipulation of finger for connective tissue release following enzyme injection | Procedure | 26341 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Gainesville 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 7
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Benjamin N. Puckett's specialty?
Benjamin N. Puckett is an orthopaedic surgeon in Gainesville, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Benjamin N. Puckett?
Benjamin N. Puckett is listed at 1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Ste 300, Gainesville, GA 30501. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Benjamin N. Puckett?
The number on file is (770) 532-7202. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin N. Puckett's NPI number?
Benjamin N. Puckett's National Provider Identifier is 1124267778. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin N. Puckett's education?
Benjamin N. Puckett attended Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Benjamin N. Puckett been practicing?
Benjamin N. Puckett has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Benjamin N. Puckett known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin N. Puckett performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and release of wrist ligament using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Benjamin N. Puckett confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Benjamin N. Puckett. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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