MATTHEW D. PUTNAM MD – NPI #1285644328
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

MATTHEW PUTNAM is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285644328 to MATTHEW PUTNAM on August 09, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Oct 26, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MATTHEW PUTNAM below.

NPI Profile for
MATTHEW D. PUTNAM

NPI Number
1285644328
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MATTHEW D. PUTNAM
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2512 SOUTH 7TH STREET
SUITE R102, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICIANS
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Phone: (612) 273-9400 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MATTHEW PUTNAM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERARAZ23990
OTHERBLUECROSS BLUESHIELDMN2T391PU
OTHERHEALTHPARTNERSHP16991
OTHERMEDICA CHOICE0925136
OTHERMEDICA PRIMARY09-74783
OTHERPREFERREDONE1009276
OTHERUCARE101544
MEDICAIDIA1978577
MEDICAIDMN039593500
MEDICAIDWI31478800
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
MN 32421
207XS0106X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery
MN 32421

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.