Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Emilio Punzal, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Hospitalist Physician · Ashland, KY

  • NPI 1457387292
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 80.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2201 Lexington Ave
Ashland, KY 411012843
(606) 408-4000
fax (606) 408-6625
Mailing address
1000 St Christopher
Ashland, KY 41101

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 12, 2020
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #37456
Medicaid
KY #64056716

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457387292. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,157
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$117,199
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 412 233 $74
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 246 133 $111
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 195 186 $106
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 135 132 $165
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 92 85 $76
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 77 77 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Ashland Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 180. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$13
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) 1 $12.70

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$13

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
507
Patients
368
Total drug cost
$15,051
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 163 109 $1,136
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 87 57 $676
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 36 23 $194
Lactulose Generic 28 26 $428
Levetiracetam Generic 27 17 $979
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 23 20 $185
Prednisone Generic 22 22 $170
Lisinopril Generic 18 13 $38
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 16 12 $10,193
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 16 16 $109

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Emilio Punzal's medical specialty?
Dr. Emilio Punzal practices Internal Medicine Physician in Ashland, KY.
Where does Dr. Emilio Punzal practice?
Dr. Emilio Punzal practices at 2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY 411012843. Office phone: 6064084000.
What is Dr. Emilio Punzal's NPI?
Dr. Emilio Punzal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457387292, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Emilio Punzal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Emilio Punzal accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Emilio Punzal commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.