Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Puskas, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Atlanta, GA

  • NPI 1457440018
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
550 Peachtree St Ne, 6Th Floor
Atlanta, GA 303082247
(404) 686-2513
fax (404) 686-4959

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #038072

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457440018. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
154
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$122,523
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 55 55 $207
35600 Harvest of arm artery segment for heart byplass procedure 33 33 $222
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 15 $111
33535 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 3 grafts 19 19 $2,926
33536 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 4 grafts 14 14 $3,147
33268 Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 11 11 $156

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Atlanta Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14,769
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Artivion, INC. 1 $10,000.00
Medtronic, INC. 4 $3,329.08
Atricure, INC. 3 $830.41
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 2 $188.53
Heartflow, INC. 1 $138.18
Bolton Medical INC 1 $131.64
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 1 $84.61
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $66.63

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$10,000
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$3,000
Food and Beverage
$980
Travel and Lodging
$789

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Puskas's medical specialty?
Dr. John Puskas practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Atlanta, GA.
Where does Dr. John Puskas practice?
Dr. John Puskas practices at 550 Peachtree St Ne, Atlanta, GA 303082247. Office phone: 4046862513.
What is Dr. John Puskas's NPI?
Dr. John Puskas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457440018, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Puskas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Puskas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Puskas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Harvest of arm artery segment for heart byplass procedure (HCPCS 35600); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.