Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1447694641
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511
Additional location
420 Delaware St Se, Mmc 284
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 625-5454
fax (612) 625-3278

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 13, 2020
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #60186

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447694641. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,560
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$77,929
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 366 366 $57
94762 Test to measure oxygen level in blood using ear or finger device continuously overnight 232 231 $26
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 220 220 $39
94726 Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 217 217 $55
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 176 171 $27
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 98 62 $206
94618 Test for exercise-induced lung stress 66 63 $18
95012 Test to measure the level of nitric oxide gas 59 59 $19
G0237 Therapeutic procedures to increase strength or endurance of respiratory muscles, face to face, one on one, each 15 minutes (includes monitoring) 51 13 $11
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 24 16 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 48 peers in Rochester Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes's medical specialty?
Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes practice?
Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes's NPI?
Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447694641, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gustavo Cortes Puentes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Test to measure oxygen level in blood using ear or finger device continuously overnight (HCPCS 94762); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (HCPCS 94060). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.