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- 1650 1St Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
About Dr. 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. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1124076518 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
- (319) 362-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1650 1ST AVE NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,602 services · 2,534 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
96 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
85 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
43 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
601 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
298 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
171 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
92 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
84 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors 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 eye doctors 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.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Puk?
Dr. Puk is an eye doctor in Cedar Rapids, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed 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.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Puk?
The number on file is (319) 362-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
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.
NPI registry
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.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Puk confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Puk. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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