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Unclaimed ProfileAbout PUK
Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, David E Puk, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. David graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1996. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 2,534 Medicare patients across 3,602 services.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Puk?
Dr. Puk is an ophthalmology in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Puk's address?
Dr. Puk is listed at 1650 1ST AVE NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Puk?
The number on file is (319) 362-3937. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Puk's NPI number?
Dr. Puk's National Provider Identifier is 1124076518. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Puk train?
Dr. Puk attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Puk been practicing?
Dr. Puk has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Puk perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Puk performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, injection of drug into eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (319) 362-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1650 1ST AVE NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,602 services · 2,534 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
96 |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
85 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
43 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
601 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
298 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
171 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
92 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
84 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
69 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
34 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Cedar Rapids 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.