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Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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 specialising in radiology, nuclear medicine, and neuroradiology.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Putman specialise in?
Dr. Putman is a diagnostic radiology in Torrance, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there 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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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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.
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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 practising?
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.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (424) 212-5361
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4201 TORRANCE BLVD STE 520
Torrance, CA 90503
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
136 services · 131 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36227 |
16 |
| Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery | Procedure | 61624 |
15 |
| Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36224 |
14 |
| Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance | Procedure | 61645 |
13 |
| Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36223 |
12 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
25 |
| Imaging of blood vessel | Imaging | 75898 |
17 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
13 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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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 diagnostic radiology specialists 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.
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