Physician Profile
Denise L. Puthuff, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Puthuff
Denise L. Puthuff, MD practices dermatology in Louisville, KY. Denise is a 1987 graduate of University of Louisville School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Denise provided 1,843 services to 1,359 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (502) 339-2922
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4938 BROWNSBORO RD STE 206
Louisville, KY 40222
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,843 services · 1,359 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
236 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
185 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
144 | |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
100 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
40 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
15 | |
| Administration of chemotherapy into growth, 1-7 | Treatment | 96405 |
14 | |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
198 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection, fluorouracil, 500 mg | Drug given | J9190 |
14 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
715 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
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.
Other dermatologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 dermatologists in Louisville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Puthuff's specialty?
Dr. Puthuff is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Louisville, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Puthuff?
Dr. Puthuff is listed at 4938 Brownsboro Rd Ste 206, Louisville, KY 40222. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Puthuff?
The number on file is (502) 339-2922. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Puthuff?
Dr. Puthuff's National Provider Identifier is 1457332629. 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
What is Dr. Puthuff's medical education?
Dr. Puthuff attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Puthuff have?
Dr. Puthuff has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Puthuff known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Puthuff performs procedures including destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and administration of chemotherapy into growth, 1-7, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Puthuff's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Puthuff. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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