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Edit this profileDavid A. Pula, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Orchard Park, NY. David is a 2003 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 636 Medicare patients across 1,400 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801867684.
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3673 SOUTHWESTERN BLVD
Orchard Park, NY 14127
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.
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
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
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
1,400 services · 636 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
162 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
32 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
147 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
104 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
95 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
632 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
111 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Pula is an orthopedic surgeon in Orchard Park, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Dr. Pula is listed at 3673 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (716) 508-8515. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Pula's National Provider Identifier is 1801867684. 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
Dr. Pula attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Pula has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pula performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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