Dr. Carlos J Puig

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 52+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Carlos J Puig, DO, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Houston, Texas. He attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1972, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Carlos J Puig also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sugarland Emergency Physicians Pa. Dr. Carlos J Puig does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Carlos J Puig at 9000 Westheimer to request Dr. Carlos J Puig the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 9000 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77063-3618
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Carlos J Puig
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2163699257
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 52 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Carlos J Puig attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1972.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1497884316
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, March 5, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Carlos J Puig

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Carlos J Puig has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 52 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Medical Group Practice

  • Sugarland Emergency Physicians Pa


Practice Locations

9000 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77063-3618
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, August 3, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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