John Puig, M.D.
NPI 1598847402 · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Laredo, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Puig, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Laredo, TX (NPI 1598847402).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598847402
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L1707 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
558 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 195 | $84 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 100 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 72 | $112 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 51 | $64 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 33 | $155 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 139 | 69 |
| Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen | 60 | 35 |
| Naproxen | 50 | 26 |
| Methocarbamol | 42 | 17 |
| Celecoxib | 29 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 23 |
| Metaxalone | 24 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
- 2006-10-19
- Last updated
- 2020-09-07
- Certified
- 2020-09-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Puig's NPI number?
- John Puig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598847402, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Puig's specialty?
- John Puig is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Puig located?
- John Puig's practice location on file with NPPES is 7109 N Bartlett Ave Ste 109, Laredo, TX 78041-6473.
- What is John Puig's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Puig is (956) 727-2122.
- Does John Puig accept Medicare?
- John Puig is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Puig's NPI active?
- Yes — John Puig's NPI (1598847402) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.