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
- Primary practice
-
550 Peachtree St Ne, 6Th Floor
Atlanta, GA 303082247
(404) 686-2513
fax (404) 686-4959
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.