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Active NPI 1457407934 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brant A Putnam , MD

Surgery • Torrance, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brant Putnam, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Torrance, CA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Putnam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 W CARSON ST.

Dr. Putnam accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1000 W Carson St
Box 480

Torrance, CA 905022004

Telephone 3102225251
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 County Of Los Angeles Facility NPI 1477574838

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Torrance, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +8.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
54 Specialists

Practicing in Torrance, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Putnam (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Torrance Specialty Average (22.8 Years) 22.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-08
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA H44835

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License MT 170552

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Secondary Practice Locations

1333 Surgical Services Drive

Kalispell, MT 599014844

Phone: 4067515406

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Brittany Irvine , MA

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003109414

Master of Arts

Dina Meza

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003202300
Maria Valadez

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003313677
Esteban Cota

Specialist

NPI 1003341298
Dawn Tlusty , RN

Registered Nurse - Infusion Therapy

NPI 1003346719

Registered Nurse

Dr. Nicole Moore , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003502691

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST, BOX 480, TORRANCE, CA 905022004 (Tel: 3102225251)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST, BOX 480, TORRANCE, CA 905022004 (Tel: 3102225251)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as BRANT PUTNAM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #H44835 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 26, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1457407934
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 26, 2007
Last Update: April 08, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1000 W Carson St, Box 480

Torrance, CA 905022004

Phone: 3102225251

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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