Christopher J Putney, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Strasburg, PA

Christopher J Putney, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Strasburg, Pennsylvania. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Lancaster General Medical Group and his current practice location is 1135 Hampden Dr, Strasburg, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (717) 687-0313.

Christopher J Putney is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MDO61345L) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1659347003.

Contact Information

Christopher J Putney, MD
1135 Hampden Dr,
Strasburg, PA 17579-1123
(717) 687-0313
(717) 687-3604



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher J Putney
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location1135 Hampden Dr, Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher J Putney attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659347003
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/29/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991744831
  • Enrollment ID: I20050429000056

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher J Putney such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659347003NPI-NPPES
5918536OtherPAAETNA NON-HMO
0016502420007MedicaidPA
30085 S1QJOtherPAGEISINGER HEALTH PLAN
868371OtherPAAETNA HMO
958060OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD
0016502420012MedicaidPA
02219702OtherPACAPITAL BLUE CROSS
G59657OtherPAHEALTH ASSURANCE
P002752OtherPAGATEWAY HEALTH PLAN
0016502420004MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MDO61345L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General HealthLancaster, PAHome health agency
Lancaster General HospitalLancaster, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lancaster General Medical Group0941103683463

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameLancaster General Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952392383
PECOS PAC ID: 0941103683
Enrollment ID: O20040309000916

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher J Putney is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher J Putney, MD
1135 Hampden Dr,
Strasburg, PA 17579-1123

Ph: (717) 687-0313
Christopher J Putney, MD
1135 Hampden Dr,
Strasburg, PA 17579-1123

Ph: (717) 687-0313

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