Theodore Puls, M.D.
NPI 1588643290 · Family Medicine Physician · Pueblo, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Theodore Puls, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Pueblo, CO (NPI 1588643290).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588643290
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23941 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
536 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 215 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 185 | $91 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 40 | $124 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 36 | $29 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 32 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 417 | 115 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 276 | 74 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 197 | 52 |
| Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide | 184 | 49 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 152 | 46 |
| Lisinopril | 150 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 across 3 records (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
- 2006-01-11
- Last updated
- 2019-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Theodore Puls's NPI number?
- Theodore Puls's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588643290, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Theodore Puls's specialty?
- Theodore Puls is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Theodore Puls located?
- Theodore Puls's practice location on file with NPPES is 1619 N Greenwood St, Pueblo, CO 81003-2644.
- What is Theodore Puls's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Theodore Puls is (719) 561-4336.
- Does Theodore Puls accept Medicare?
- Theodore Puls is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Theodore Puls's NPI active?
- Yes — Theodore Puls's NPI (1588643290) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.