Ross Puffer, MD
NPI 1023456985 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ross Puffer, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1023456985).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023456985
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101270024 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-12
- Last updated
- 2024-04-17
- Certified
- 2024-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ross Puffer's NPI number?
- Ross Puffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023456985, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ross Puffer's specialty?
- Ross Puffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ross Puffer located?
- Ross Puffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20889-0001.
- What is Ross Puffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ross Puffer is (301) 295-4000.
- Does Ross Puffer accept Medicare?
- Ross Puffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ross Puffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Ross Puffer's NPI (1023456985) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.