Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicele Puente, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Santa Ana, CA

  • NPI 1225569866
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2015 W 1St St
Santa Ana, CA 927033536
(714) 716-1830
Mailing address
11858 Harvest Dr
Whittier, CA 906021089

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 30, 2021
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A170386

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225569866. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$26
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Braeburn Inc. 1 $26.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$26

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
275
Patients
69
Total drug cost
$33,817
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 58 24 $1,019
Metformin Hcl Generic 50 20 $525
Lisinopril Generic 37 13 $485
Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl) Brand 22 0 $6,306
Januvia (Sitagliptin Phosphate) Brand 21 0 $24,330
Omeprazole Generic 19 0 $530
Ibuprofen Generic 17 12 $57
Benazepril Hcl Generic 14 0 $125
Gabapentin Generic 13 0 $201
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 12 0 $84

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicele Puente's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicele Puente practices Family Medicine Physician in Santa Ana, CA.
Where does Dr. Nicele Puente practice?
Dr. Nicele Puente practices at 2015 W 1St St, Santa Ana, CA 927033536. Office phone: 7147161830.
What is Dr. Nicele Puente's NPI?
Dr. Nicele Puente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225569866, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicele Puente accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicele Puente accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.