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Dr. Kirk Puttlitz, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Pain Medicine Physician · Phoenix, AZ
- NPI 1205807971
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 85.7 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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18444 N 25Th Ave, Ste 210
Phoenix, AZ 850231264
(623) 537-5600
fax (866) 939-2673
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 8, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208VP0014X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Arizona #26875 · Arizona #29875
- Medicaid
- AZ #634271
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205807971. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,078
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$244,559
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 2,076 | 146 | $1 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 450 | 27 | $0 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 393 | 168 | $125 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 243 | 106 | $89 | |
G0482 |
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms | 102 | 87 | $195 | |
80307 |
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers | 100 | 86 | $61 | |
64493 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 66 | 38 | $216 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 65 | 47 | $282 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 64 | 48 | $67 | |
64494 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | 61 | 36 | $112 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Phoenix Interventional Pain Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 38× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,242
Patients
951
Total drug cost
$117,988
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 1,387 | 157 | $35,331 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 792 | 182 | $15,233 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 461 | 76 | $14,597 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 256 | 59 | $10,645 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 214 | 45 | $2,368 |
| Naloxone Hcl | Generic | 205 | 173 | $17,873 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 186 | 38 | $7,579 |
| Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 172 | 16 | $3,302 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 160 | 56 | $1,623 |
| Baclofen | Generic | 105 | 20 | $2,572 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kirk Puttlitz's medical specialty?
Dr. Kirk Puttlitz practices Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Dr. Kirk Puttlitz practice?
Dr. Kirk Puttlitz practices at 18444 N 25Th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850231264. Office phone: 6235375600.
What is Dr. Kirk Puttlitz's NPI?
Dr. Kirk Puttlitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205807971, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kirk Puttlitz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kirk Puttlitz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kirk Puttlitz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.