Active NPI 1649533951 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sara Marie Putnam , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Omaha, NE

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sara Putnam, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Omaha, NE. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Dr. Putnam delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4014 LEAVENWORTH ST.

Dr. Putnam is affiliated with Unmc Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit, treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4014 Leavenworth St

Omaha, NE 681051053

Telephone 4025598000

Fax 4025598746

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Nebraska Medical Center Facility NPI 1487408993

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Omaha, NE

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -11.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.8 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

89 Specialists

Practicing in Omaha, NE (183 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Putnam (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Omaha Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	30	$300.00	$118.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	24	$160.00	$61.19
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	28	$300.00	$120.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	53	51	$300.00	$123.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	26	$159.39	$62.36
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	15	15	$3557.40	$1106.08
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$245.71	$85.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	29	$160.00	$64.25
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	34	33	$300.00	$128.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$255.00	$95.26
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	12	12	$3557.40	$1133.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	43	$160.00	$49.27
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	35	35	$300.00	$129.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	81	63	$160.00	$48.82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	52	52	$300.00	$130.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$250.00	$72.04
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	18	18	$3557.40	$1112.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	21	$126.67	$52.41
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$300.00	$128.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$110.90	$53.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NE 30813

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0801X

State License WA MD60740422

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Unmc Physicians

4014 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 681051053

Phone: 4025527928

Unmc Physicians

987400 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE 681987400

Phone: 4025594000

Unmc Physicians

Emile 42nd St, Omaha, NE 681980001

Phone: 4025594015

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Bridget Burke , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003874876

Physician Assistant

Dr. Mark Dietrich , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1023050978

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Brian Hasley , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1033167747

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Mary Jorgenson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1073031233

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Currey Zalman , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1073400834

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sean Mcgarry , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1104876366

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 29, 2018

Registered at 4014 LEAVENWORTH ST, OMAHA, NE 681051053 (Tel: 4025598000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 29, 2018

Registered at 988102 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CTR, OMAHA, NE 681988102

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 29, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #30813 in NE)

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NPI Profile Active July 28, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 28, 2017

Registered at 325 9TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 981042420 (Tel: 2065436420)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 28, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 50095, SEATTLE, WA 981455095 (Tel: (206) 543-6420)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 28, 2017

Recorded as SARA PUTNAM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 28, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD60740422 in WA)

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NPI Profile Active June 21, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 21, 2012

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, CAMPUS BOX 8233, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3145143500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 21, 2012

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, CAMPUS BOX 8233, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3145143500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 21, 2012

Recorded as SARA PUTNAM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 21, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2012018825 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 21, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649533951

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 21, 2012

Last Update: October 29, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr

Omaha, NE 681988102

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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