Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout PUTTLITZ
Kirk Puttlitz, MD is a healthcare provider in Phoenix, AZ specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Kirk trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. Kirk is also listed as specializing in physical medicine & rehabilitation, pm&r — pain medicine, and pain medicine. Medicare claims data shows Kirk provided 3,874 services to 1,181 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (623) 537-5600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
18444 N 25TH AVE STE 210
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,874 services · 1,181 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
58 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
58 |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
47 |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
46 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | Procedure | 64635 |
45 |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | Procedure | 64636 |
43 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
41 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
39 |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
38 |
| Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64491 |
25 |
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 physical medicine and rehabilitations 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 physical medicine and rehabilitations in Phoenix 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Puttlitz specialize in?
Dr. Puttlitz is a physical medicine and rehabilitation in Phoenix, AZ. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Puttlitz located?
Dr. Puttlitz is listed at 18444 N 25TH AVE STE 210, Phoenix, AZ 85023. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Puttlitz's phone number?
The number on file is (623) 537-5600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Puttlitz?
Dr. Puttlitz's National Provider Identifier is 1205807971. 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. Puttlitz go to medical school?
Dr. Puttlitz attended State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Puttlitz have?
Dr. Puttlitz has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Puttlitz do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Puttlitz performs procedures including injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level, injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level and injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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