Quick answers
- Does Mary Lou C. Puglese accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mary Lou C. Puglese accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Mary Lou C. Puglese's NPI number?
- 1780432880. 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 Mary Lou C. Puglese is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 115 Cynthia StClinton, MS 39056 (601) 924‑4444
- 655 Hwy 49 S, Suite MRichland, MS 39218 (601) 932‑3727
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mary Lou C. Puglese as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optical 20004 clinicians in the group
- Optical 2000 of Richland4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Clinton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clinton, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optical 2000
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2024 (2 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780432880 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians