Puja Patel, OD
NPI 1952955585 · Optometrist · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Puja Patel, OD is a Optometrist provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1952955585).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952955585
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0618002811 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
6 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
917 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 306 | $123 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 125 | $87 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 124 | $36 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 123 | $40 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 113 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $126 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System |
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 | 205 | 49 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 47 | 36 |
| Timolol Maleate | 39 | 12 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 31 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 23 | 13 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 20 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$94 across 2 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
- 2019-07-31
- Last updated
- 2020-12-08
- Certified
- 2020-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puja Patel's NPI number?
- Puja Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952955585, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Puja Patel's specialty?
- Puja Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Puja Patel located?
- Puja Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 6422 E Speedway Blvd Ste 100, Tucson, AZ 85710-1151.
- What is Puja Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Puja Patel is (520) 325-9400.
- Does Puja Patel accept Medicare?
- Puja Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Puja Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Puja Patel's NPI (1952955585) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.