Leopoldo Puga, MD
NPI 1659312536 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leopoldo Puga, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1659312536).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659312536
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A85474 (CA)
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
6,512 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,994 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,528 | $93 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 438 | $203 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 422 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 396 | $130 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 994 | 279 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 640 | 181 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 624 | 136 |
| Furosemide | 527 | 156 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 501 | 126 |
| Carvedilol | 486 | 128 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 476 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,607 across 78 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
- 2006-06-09
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leopoldo Puga's NPI number?
- Leopoldo Puga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659312536, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leopoldo Puga's specialty?
- Leopoldo Puga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Leopoldo Puga located?
- Leopoldo Puga's practice location on file with NPPES is 8327 Brimhall Rd Ste 701, Bakersfield, CA 93312-4050.
- What is Leopoldo Puga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leopoldo Puga is (661) 327-7842.
- Does Leopoldo Puga accept Medicare?
- Leopoldo Puga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leopoldo Puga's NPI active?
- Yes — Leopoldo Puga's NPI (1659312536) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.