Dr Joel Ernest Punzal, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lihue, HI

Dr Joel Ernest Punzal, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lihue, Hawaii. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 4454 Nuhou St, Lihue, Hawaii. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (808) 278-8383.

Dr Joel Ernest Punzal is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number OD-607) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1063586741.

Contact Information

Dr Joel Ernest Punzal, OD
4454 Nuhou St,
Lihue, HI 96766-8022
(808) 278-8383
(808) 855-2004



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joel Ernest Punzal
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience21 Years
Location4454 Nuhou St, Lihue, Hawaii
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joel Ernest Punzal attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063586741
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638164098
  • Enrollment ID: I20040416000323

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Ernest Punzal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063586741NPI-NPPES
547903-01MedicaidHI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 607 (Hawaii)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist OD-607 (Hawaii)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Joel Ernest Punzal allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePunzal Vision Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548522840
PECOS PAC ID: 6002063690
Enrollment ID: O20120905000132

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joel Ernest Punzal, OD
4454 Nuhou St Ste 513,
Lihue, HI 96766-8022

Ph: (088) 278-8383
Dr Joel Ernest Punzal, OD
4454 Nuhou St,
Lihue, HI 96766-8022

Ph: (808) 278-8383

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