Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout PUTNOI
Eric L Putnoi, MD practises ophthalmology in Waltham, MA. Eric is a 2001 graduate of Boston University School of Medicine.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Putnoi's specialty?
Dr. Putnoi is an ophthalmology in Waltham, MA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Putnoi?
Dr. Putnoi is listed at 20 HOPE AVENUE SUITE 212, Waltham, MA 02453. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Putnoi?
The number on file is (781) 894-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Putnoi?
Dr. Putnoi's National Provider Identifier is 1538150487. 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 Dr. Putnoi's medical education?
Dr. Putnoi attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Putnoi have?
Dr. Putnoi has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Putnoi known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Putnoi performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system 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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Is Dr. Putnoi's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Putnoi. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (781) 894-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
20 HOPE AVENUE SUITE 212
Waltham, MA 02453
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,639 services · 5,601 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
351 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
344 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
103 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
87 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
66 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
18 |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
17 |
| Removal of chronic growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67800 |
16 |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
14 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
38 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Waltham 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Boston University School 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 MA 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.