Christopher M Putman, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Torrance, CA

Christopher M Putman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Neuroradiology" physician in Torrance, California. He went to Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 520, Torrance, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (424) 212-5361.

Christopher M Putman is licensed to practice in California (license number C154845) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1942228960.

Contact Information

Christopher M Putman, MD
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 520,
Torrance, CA 90503-4525
(424) 212-5361
(310) 316-3466

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher M Putman
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience36 Years
Location4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 520, Torrance, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher M Putman attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942228960
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/04/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466530910
  • Enrollment ID: I20190816000541

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher M Putman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942228960NPI-NPPES
0061OtherVACAREFIRST

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085B0100XRadiology - Body Imaging 0101231484 (Virginia)Secondary
2085N0700XRadiology - Neuroradiology 0101231484 (Virginia)Secondary
2085N0904XRadiology - Nuclear Radiology 0101231484 (Virginia)Secondary
2085P0229XRadiology - Pediatric Radiology 0101231484 (Virginia)Secondary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 0101231484 (Virginia)Secondary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology C154845 (California)Secondary
2085R0204XRadiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology 0101231484 (Virginia)Secondary
2085U0001XRadiology - Diagnostic Ultrasound 0101231484 (Virginia)Secondary
2085N0700XRadiology - Neuroradiology C154845 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr TorranceTorrance, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation0840548624315

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher M Putman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProvidence Saint Johns Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518438712
PECOS PAC ID: 0840548624
Enrollment ID: O20180810000904

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher M Putman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher M Putman, MD
2722 Merrilee Dr, 230,
Fairfax, VA 22031-4420

Ph: (703) 698-4444
Christopher M Putman, MD
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 520,
Torrance, CA 90503-4525

Ph: (424) 212-5361

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