Dr. Christopher Putman, MD
Torrance, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Putman, Neuroradiologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Christopher Putman, MD is a Neuroradiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Putman completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Neuroradiology; Yale New Haven Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Putman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Putman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Putman’s office at (424) 212-5340.
Where did Dr. Putman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Neuroradiology; Yale New Haven Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
Is Dr. Putman board certified as a Neuroradiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Putman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Putman speak?
Dr. Putman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neuroradiologist like Dr. Putman typically treat?
As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Putman diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Putman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
What procedures does a Neuroradiologist like Dr. Putman typically perform?
As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Putman performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Putman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
- Neurovascular embolization
- Intracranial vessel occlusion
- Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)
Does Dr. Putman accept my insurance?
Dr. Putman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (424) 212-5340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Putman accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Putman in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Humana
MHH Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Putman's office located?
Dr. Christopher Putman's Primary Practice
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 520
Torrance, CA 90503
(424) 212-5340
Recognitions
Awards
Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors
What is Dr. Putman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Putman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942228960.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Putman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Putman
What is Dr. Christopher Putman's specialty?
Dr. Putman is a Neuroradiologist near Torrance, CA.
What does a Neuroradiologist do?
A neuroradiologist is an expert who diagnoses and treats diseases using imaging procedures related to the brain, spine, spinal cord, head, neck, and sensory organs in both adults and children.
Is this Dr. Christopher Putman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Putman is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Christopher Putman accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Putman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Putman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Putman's office at (424) 212-5340 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Putman?
Please contact Dr. Putman's office at (424) 212-5340 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Putman have?
Dr. Christopher Putman is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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