In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Hawaii, Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD performed more eye foreign body removal, SCODI of the anterior segment (SCODI-A), and superficial conjunctival foreign body removal procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment imaging, epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), eyelid procedures, and SCODI of the anterior segment (SCODI-A) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

eye procedures

fundus photography

ophthalmic imaging

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Hawaii, Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for eye procedures, fundus photography, ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, and scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye tests

In 2012, Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD had a list price for eye tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Hawaii. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	103

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68
eye procedures	148

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
eye procedures	381
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2015 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1229
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	70
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	28
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2015

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
eye procedures	1284
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
eye procedures	1206
foreign body removal	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1007
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	43
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2019 were eye procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	829
foreign body removal	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2020 were eye procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	989
foreign body removal	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2021 were eye procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	900
foreign body removal	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2022 were eye procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39
eye procedures	1121
foreign body removal	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	42
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2023 were eye procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50
eye procedures	1449
foreign body removal	96

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	56
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI during 2024 were eye procedures and foreign body removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	164
eye procedures	1277
foreign body removal	64

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	75
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD in 2024

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated as an optometrist in Lihue, HI were eye procedures, foreign body removal and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	58
eye procedures	917
foreign body removal	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	38
Non-Hispanic White	78
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	37
85 and over	2
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	1
Cancer	5

Education & Training

He has a state license in Hawaii.

Licensed In: Hawaii

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lihue, HI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joel Ernest Punzal, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$397 Acuvue $354	Soft contact lenses $43
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$303 VYZULTA $124	BEPREVE $60	LOTEMAX GEL $55	ALREX $41	LOTEMAX SM $23
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$243 VYZULTA $140	XIIDRA $38	MIEBO $23	ALREX $22	BIOTRUE ONE DAY $22
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$218 LOTEMAX GEL $155	BEPREVE $33	ALREX $30
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.	$191 TYRVAYA $191
Other	$1,355 TEPEZZA $315	XIIDRA $219	PROLENSA $100	RESTASIS $94	Healon Viscoelastics $78	Other $549

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,658
Entertainment	$28
Education	$22

Biography

Dr. Joel Punzal specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Lihue, HI. His average patient rating is 2.5 stars (out of 5).

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