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Summary

Dr. Puppo is board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of experience in caring for newborns, children and adolescents. Dr. Puppo is a member of the American Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
    64 Ratings
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
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Office Location

Rutherford Children's Care

162 Commercial DrForest City, NC 28043
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Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks Polish, Spanish
Forest City , NCFranklin , TNFranklin , TNFranklin , TN
Med School: Autonomous University of Guadalajara Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: New Jersey Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Louis Puppo

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  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Innovation Health
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Louis Puppo has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Louis Puppo has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Warts

Certifications, License, & Education

Louis Puppo holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara.

NPI Number

Louis Puppo's NPI number is 1699802942.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Louis Puppo's office located?
Louis Puppo's office is located at 162 Commercial Dr, Forest City, NC, 28043.
Is Louis Puppo accepting new patients?
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Does Louis Puppo accept my insurance?
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What languages does Louis Puppo speak?
Louis Puppo speaks English and Spanish.

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