Nicholas Puzzella, OD
NPI 1851025761 · Optometrist · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Puzzella, OD is a Optometrist provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1851025761).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851025761
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OEG0003917 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
506 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 | 168 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 108 | $121 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 84 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 72 | $155 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 30 | $33 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 24 | $38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 57 | 24 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 45 | 13 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 32 | 12 |
| Timolol Maleate | 16 | — |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 15 | 12 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 14 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$101 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7630 Germantown AvePhiladelphia, PA 19118-3529Phone: (215) 276-6070Fax: (215) 276-1329
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-07-15
- Last updated
- 2022-07-15
- Certified
- 2022-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Puzzella's NPI number?
- Nicholas Puzzella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851025761, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Puzzella's specialty?
- Nicholas Puzzella is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Puzzella located?
- Nicholas Puzzella's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 W Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141-3323.
- What is Nicholas Puzzella's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Puzzella is (215) 276-6070.
- Does Nicholas Puzzella accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Puzzella is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Puzzella's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Puzzella's NPI (1851025761) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.