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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Puttler, Orthopedic Trauma Specialist in Puyallup, WA?
Dr. Eric Puttler, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, who primarily practices in Puyallup, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Puttler graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine and completed his residency at Madigan Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Madigan Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Puttler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Puttler’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puttler’s office at (253) 845-9585.
Where did Dr. Puttler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Madigan Army Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Madigan Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Is Dr. Puttler board certified as an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Puttler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Puttler speak?
Dr. Puttler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Puttler typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Puttler 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. Puttler. 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.
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
What procedures does an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist like Dr. Puttler typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Trauma Specialist, Dr. Puttler 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. Puttler. 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.
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Puttler accept my insurance?
Dr. Puttler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 845-9585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puttler accept in Puyallup, WA?
Dr. Puttler in Puyallup, WA 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Puttler's office located?
Dr. Eric Puttler's Primary Practice
3801 5th St SE Ste 120
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 845-9585
What is Dr. Puttler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puttler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538138268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puttler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puttler
What is Dr. Eric Puttler's specialty?
Dr. Puttler is a Orthopedic Trauma Specialist near Puyallup, WA.
Is this Dr. Eric Puttler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Puttler is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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 Eric Puttler accepting new patients in Puyallup, WA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Puttler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Puttler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puttler's office at (253) 845-9585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Puttler?
Please contact Dr. Puttler's office at (253) 845-9585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Puttler have?
Dr. Eric Puttler is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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