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Richard L. Putnam, MD

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About Dr. Putnam

Based in Poway, CA, Richard L. Putnam, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Richard graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1977. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 6,218 services to 1,256 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1861468027 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Medical School University of California, San Diego School of Medicine Class of 1977

Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 50068CurrentExpires Sep 2028Since 1983
NPINational Provider Identifier
1861468027Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Putnam specialize in?

Dr. Putnam is a family doctor in Poway, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Putnam located?

Dr. Putnam is listed at 15611 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064. 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 (858) 675-3100. 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 1861468027. 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 California, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Putnam have?

Dr. Putnam has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, 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 procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, 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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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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