2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1720140650 M.D.
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BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.

Obstetrics Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
373
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$371.05
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 373 claims across 103 beneficiaries — 35% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $371.05 across 18 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. filed 373 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics Physician in HOUSTON, Texas, prescribing 65% generic.

373
Part D claims, 2023
65%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/15/2006

NPI 1720140650

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

373 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Texas

1. Obstetrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obstetrics Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720140650. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6651 MAIN ST STE F760, HOUSTON, TX, 77030, with a listed phone of (713) 335-0335. NPI 1720140650 was issued on 12/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PUTTERMAN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 373 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

6651 MAIN ST STE F760
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Provider Details

NPI 1720140650
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

TEXAS CHILDRENS PHYSICIAN GROUP
HOUSTON, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$371

Largest payer

Sage Therapeutics, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.. To verify BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. — brand share 35.0%
Specialty average (est.)

35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 373 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

373
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
821
Total Day Supply
23,447
Brand vs Generic
35% brand / 65% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$53K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.80
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
76
Fluconazole
27
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
Estradiol
17
Solifenacin Succinate
15
Estradiol-Norethindrone Acetat
Estradiol/Norethindrone Acet
14
Escitalopram Oxalate
11
Metronidazole
11
Premarin
"Estrogens
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.'s 373 claims are above the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PUTTERMAN.

Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. wrote 373 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
Where is BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. located?
BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. is located at 6651 MAIN ST STE F760, HOUSTON, TX, 77030. Phone: (713) 335-0335.
What is BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720140650, issued on 12/15/2006.
Does BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Fluconazole, Estradiol (Twice Weekly). This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
BART PUTTERMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 373 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
BART PUTTERMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1720140650 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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