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Dr. Michael Puente, MD
Aurora, CO
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puente, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Michael Puente, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Puente is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puente’s office at (303) 436-4949.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Puente?
Dr. Michael Puente, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Puente empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Orbital Surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Aurora/CO community, Dr. Puente is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Puente speak?
Dr. Puente and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Puente treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Puente diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Puente. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Esotropia
- Inward Turning Eye
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Monocular Esotropia
- Crossed Eyes
- Monocular Exotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Exotropia
- Walleye
- Intermittent Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Convergent Strabismus
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- One Eye Turned In
- Monocular Convergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Esotropia
- Convergent strabismus
- Inward turning eye
- One Eye Turned Out
- Monocular Divergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Exotropia
- Intermittent Alternating Wall Eyes
- Intermittent Alternating Divergent Strabismus
- Temporary Wall Eye
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Intermittent exotropia
- Occasional outward eye turn
- Eyes turn out sometimes
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H50012: Monocular esotropia, left eye
- H50011: Monocular esotropia, right eye
- H50112: Monocular exotropia, left eye
- H5034: Intermittent alternating exotropia
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H50332: Intermittent monocular exotropia, left eye
Also known as:
- Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21
- Mongolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Retina Disorder in Premature Babies
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- ROP
- Premature Infant Eye Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35103: Retinopathy of prematurity, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
- Vision Loss in One Eye
- Reduced Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
- H53001: Unspecified amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Other Eyelid Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Eyelid Disorder
- Various Congenital Eyelid Abnormalities
- Rare Eyelid Malformations
- Infant Eyelid Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q103: Other congenital malformations of eyelid
Also known as:
- Vision Impairment
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Poor Vision
- Low Vision
- Visual Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H479: Unspecified disorder of visual pathways
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
Also known as:
- Keratoconus
- Corneal Disorder
- Conical cornea
- KC
- Corneal thinning disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H18603: Keratoconus, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Glaucoma at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Glaucoma
- Early-onset glaucoma
- Infant Glaucoma
- Primary Congenital Glaucoma
- Early-Onset Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q150: Congenital glaucoma
Which procedures does Dr. Puente perform as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Puente may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puente's office.
Does Dr. Puente accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Puente's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Puente's office located?
What is Dr. Puente's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558757153.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puente?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puente
What is Dr. Michael Puente's specialty?
Dr. Puente is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Aurora, CO. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Puente to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Puente affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puente is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Michael Puente accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Michael Puente is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Puente offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puente's office at (303) 436-4949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Puente?
Please contact Dr. Puente's office at (303) 436-4949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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