STEPHEN A. PUTMAN MD – NPI #1306094016
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.

STEPHEN PUTMAN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MURRELLS INLET, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1306094016 to STEPHEN PUTMAN on September 05, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 4 years ago on Jul 20, 2022. 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 STEPHEN PUTMAN below.

NPI Profile for
STEPHEN A. PUTMAN

NPI Number
1306094016
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEPHEN A. PUTMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3545 HIGHWAY 17
SUITE 200
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576-5113
Phone: (843) 294-1941 Fax: (843) 294-1945
Mailing address
210 VILLAGE CENTER BLVD STE 140
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579-6706
Phone: (843) 353-3460 Fax: (843) 353-3461
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 20, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for STEPHEN PUTMAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERINDIANA CSRIN01070938B
OTHERINDIANA MEDICAL LICENSEIN01070938A
OTHERMEDICAL LICENSESCMD35352
MEDICAIDIN201075530
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)
IN 01070938A

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.

Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2007
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
STEPHEN PUTMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TIDELANDS GEORGETOWN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      606 BLACK RIVER RD DRAWER 1718
      GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
    • TIDELANDS WACCAMAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      4070 HWY 17
      MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576

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