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Optometry

Joel E. Punzal, OD

Sees patients in Lihue, HI · Hawaii

Summary

Joel E. Punzal, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Lihue, HI. NPI 1063586741. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel E. Punzal, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
23Years since medical school (graduated 2003)
Indiana University - School Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Joel E. Punzal see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Lihue, HI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joel E. Punzal's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Joel E. Punzal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel E. Punzal accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Joel E. Punzal?
(808) 245-8765, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joel E. Punzal's NPI number?
1063586741. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joel E. Punzal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Lihue

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lihue, HI — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolIndiana University - School Of Optometry
Graduation year2003
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1063586741
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians