Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Puent, MS OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Wausau, WI

  • NPI 1578530648
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
227500 Rib Mountain Dr Ste 120
Wausau, WI 544015052
(715) 803-2700
fax (833) 263-1968
Additional location
205 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 544013000
(715) 848-2020
fax (715) 845-6669

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 17, 2024
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Wisconsin #2977

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578530648. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
73
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$8,196
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 55 55 $121
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 18 15 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in Wausau Optometrist, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $20.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
124
Patients
42
Total drug cost
$2,630
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 91 29 $2,075
Timolol Maleate Generic 33 13 $555

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Puent's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Puent practices Optometrist in Wausau, WI.
Where does Dr. Brian Puent practice?
Dr. Brian Puent practices at 227500 Rib Mountain Dr Ste 120, Wausau, WI 544015052. Office phone: 7158032700.
What is Dr. Brian Puent's NPI?
Dr. Brian Puent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578530648, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Puent accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Puent accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Puent commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.