35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puente, Neurologist in Marrero, LA?
Dr. Michael Puente, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Marrero, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Puente graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Internal Medicine. Dr. Puente is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puente’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puente’s office at (504) 340-6976.
Where did Dr. Puente go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Internal Medicine | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine | Davao Medical School Foundation College of Medicine
Is Dr. Puente board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Puente, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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 Neurologist, 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:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does Dr. Puente perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Puente performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Puente accept my insurance?
Dr. Puente accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 340-6976 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puente accept in Marrero, LA?
Dr. Puente in Marrero, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
SSM Health Care
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Puente's office located?
Dr. Michael Puente's Primary Practice
1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S750
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6976
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 1982640074.
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 Neurologist near Marrero, LA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
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 West Jefferson Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Thibodaux Regional Health System, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Where can I learn more about Neurologist?
Explore Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Michael Puente accepting new patients in Marrero, LA?
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 (504) 340-6976 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 (504) 340-6976 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Puente have?
Dr. Michael Puente is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Other Neurologist Near Marrero, LA
SA
Neurologist
Accepting patientsDr. Steven Atkins, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Marrero, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Marrero, LA
KK
Neurologist
Accepting patientsDr. Kaveh Khoobehi, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Marrero, LA with 2 additional practice locations.
Marrero, LA
RF
Neurologist
Accepting patientsDr. Ronald Fiore, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Marrero, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified.
Marrero, LA