Nicele Puente, MD
NPI 1225569866 · Family Medicine Physician · Santa Ana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicele Puente, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Santa Ana, CA (NPI 1225569866).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225569866
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A170386 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 65 | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 49 | 19 |
| Metformin Hcl | 45 | 18 |
| Omeprazole | 28 | — |
| Meloxicam | 21 | — |
| Ibuprofen | 20 | 12 |
| Sitagliptin Phosphatebrand: Januvia | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-24
- Last updated
- 2021-11-30
- Certified
- 2021-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicele Puente's NPI number?
- Nicele Puente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225569866, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicele Puente's specialty?
- Nicele Puente is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicele Puente located?
- Nicele Puente's practice location on file with NPPES is 2015 W 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92703-3536.
- What is Nicele Puente's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicele Puente is (714) 716-1830.
- Does Nicele Puente accept Medicare?
- Nicele Puente is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicele Puente's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicele Puente's NPI (1225569866) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.