Timothy Putty, MD
NPI 1679568869 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Putty, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1679568869).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679568869
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20640 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
607 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 189 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 105 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 81 | $157 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 50 | $960 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 48 | $103 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 89 | 68 |
| Gabapentin | 79 | 35 |
| Methylprednisolone | 52 | 44 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 39 | 18 |
| Celecoxib | 28 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 15 |
| Methocarbamol | 20 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$592 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-14
- Last updated
- 2023-09-12
- Certified
- 2023-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Putty's NPI number?
- Timothy Putty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679568869, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Putty's specialty?
- Timothy Putty is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Putty located?
- Timothy Putty's practice location on file with NPPES is 5860 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741-3596.
- What is Timothy Putty's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Putty is (520) 742-7890.
- Does Timothy Putty accept Medicare?
- Timothy Putty is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Putty's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Putty's NPI (1679568869) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.