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Edit this profileWhere to find Christopher M. Putman, MD
- Torrance location main office
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 520, Torrance, CA 90503 - Fairfax location
2722 Merrilee Dr, 230, Fairfax, VA 22031
About Dr. Putman
Based in Torrance, CA, Christopher M. Putman, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Christopher graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1988. Christopher is also listed as specializing in radiology, nuclear medicine, and neuroradiology. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 131 Medicare patients across 136 services. The services billed most often include ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, imaging of blood vessel, and insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist. NPI 1942228960 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (424) 212-5361
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4201 TORRANCE BLVD STE 520
Torrance, CA 90503
2722 Merrilee Dr 230
Fairfax, VA 22031
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
136 services · 131 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36227 |
16 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery | Procedure | 61624 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36224 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance | Procedure | 61645 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36223 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
25 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Imaging of blood vessel | Imaging | 75898 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1988 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Putman specialize in?
Dr. Putman is a radiologist in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Putman located?
Dr. Putman is listed at 4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 520, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Putman's phone number?
The number on file is (424) 212-5361. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Putman's NPI number?
Dr. Putman's National Provider Identifier is 1942228960. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Putman go to medical school?
Dr. Putman attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Putman been practicing?
Dr. Putman has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Putman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Putman performs procedures including insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist, occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery and insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and imaging of blood vessel, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Putman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Putman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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