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- 4350 S National Ave, Suite C200, Springfield, MO 65810
About Dr. Putnam
John L. Putnam, MD is a healthcare provider in Springfield, MO specializing in orthopedic surgery. John trained at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, graduating in 1983. John is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 185 services to 141 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, x-ray of shoulder blade, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1871569111.
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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
- (417) 447-1000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4350 S NATIONAL AVE SUITE C200
Springfield, MO 65810
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
185 services · 141 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder blade | Imaging | 73010 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
31 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 orthopedic surgeons in Springfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Putnam specialize in?
Dr. Putnam is an orthopedic surgeon in Springfield, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Putnam located?
Dr. Putnam is listed at 4350 S National Ave Suite C200, Springfield, MO 65810. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Putnam's phone number?
The number on file is (417) 447-1000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Putnam?
Dr. Putnam's National Provider Identifier is 1871569111. 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. Putnam go to medical school?
Dr. Putnam attended University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Putnam have?
Dr. Putnam has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Putnam do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Putnam performs imaging including x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of shoulder blade, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Putnam's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Putnam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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