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- 8955 Sw 87Th CT, Suite 112, Miami, FL 33176
About Dr. Puente
Orlando A. Puente, MD is a healthcare provider in Miami, FL specializing in surgery. Orlando is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Orlando provided 204 services to 201 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow. This provider record is associated with NPI 1811976459.
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Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (305) 596-0600
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
8955 SW 87TH CT SUITE 112
Miami, FL 33176
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
204 services · 201 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
77 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
49 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
36 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
27 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
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.
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.
Other general surgeons in Miami 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Puente's specialty?
Dr. Puente is a general surgeon in Miami, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Puente?
Dr. Puente is listed at 8955 Sw 87Th CT Suite 112, Miami, FL 33176. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Puente?
The number on file is (305) 596-0600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Puente?
Dr. Puente's National Provider Identifier is 1811976459. 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. Puente's medical education?
Dr. Puente attended Other, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Puente have?
Dr. Puente has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Puente known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Puente provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Puente's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Puente. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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