Christopher Puleo, M.D.
NPI 1942662697 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Puleo, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1942662697).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942662697
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD210002729 (DC)
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
10 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
1,778 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 338 | $205 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 301 | $17 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 285 | $19 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 173 | $233 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 151 | $134 |
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 | 125 | 56 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 113 | 46 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 103 | 43 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 102 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 79 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 67 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 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
- 2016-03-22
- Last updated
- 2022-09-16
- Certified
- 2022-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Puleo's NPI number?
- Christopher Puleo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942662697, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Puleo's specialty?
- Christopher Puleo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Puleo located?
- Christopher Puleo's practice location on file with NPPES is 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-7201.
- What is Christopher Puleo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Puleo is (214) 590-8000.
- Does Christopher Puleo accept Medicare?
- Christopher Puleo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Puleo's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Puleo's NPI (1942662697) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.