Physician Profile
Based in Austin, TX, Russell Putnam, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Russell graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 1995. Russell is also listed as specializing in nuclear medicine. Medicare claims data shows Russell provided 13,038 services to 4,048 patients. The services billed most often include injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and ct scan head or brain without contrast.
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12554 RIATA VISTA CIR
Austin, TX 78727
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Abdomen & Pelvis
Bone & Joint
Brain & Head
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
13,038 services · 4,048 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
1,029 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
492 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
439 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
255 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
234 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
214 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70498 |
166 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
149 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | Imaging | 70496 |
146 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
123 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Putnam is a radiologist in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Putnam is listed at 12554 Riata Vista Cir, Austin, TX 78727. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (512) 795-5100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Putnam's National Provider Identifier is 1639173263. 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
Dr. Putnam attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Putnam has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Putnam performs imaging including ct scan head or brain without contrast and dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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