Emilio Punzal, MD
NPI 1457387292 · Internal Medicine Physician · Ashland, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Emilio Punzal, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Ashland, KY (NPI 1457387292).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457387292
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37456 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,046 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 340 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 329 | $110 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 209 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 104 | $161 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 39 | $119 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 144 | 91 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 76 | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 33 | 19 |
| Levetiracetam | 30 | 20 |
| Potassium Chloride | 28 | 14 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 27 | 26 |
| Lactulose | 25 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 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
- 2006-06-23
- Last updated
- 2020-08-12
- Certified
- 2020-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Emilio Punzal's NPI number?
- Emilio Punzal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457387292, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Emilio Punzal's specialty?
- Emilio Punzal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Emilio Punzal located?
- Emilio Punzal's practice location on file with NPPES is 2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY 41101-2843.
- What is Emilio Punzal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Emilio Punzal is (606) 408-4000.
- Does Emilio Punzal accept Medicare?
- Emilio Punzal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Emilio Punzal's NPI active?
- Yes — Emilio Punzal's NPI (1457387292) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.