Michael Putman, M.D.

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Michael Putman is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Milwaukee, WI with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(414) 955-7024Milwaukee, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michael Putman, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Milwaukee, WI in group practice. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.47/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 53 Internal Medicine providers in WISee all Internal Medicine in Milwaukee13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 2097dNPPES updated 2020-08-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226-3522

Fax: (414) 955-6205
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

80.47/100

Wisconsin avg: 82.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

73.5%

Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.3 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

118

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

113

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

612

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.10M

Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+13%)62%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)37%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+12%)30%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$3.0k received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Michael Putman's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2013

    University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 24, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 13 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (Class of 2013)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Michael Putman

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Putman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Milwaukee required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Michael Putman

NPI records show Dr. Putman as active with telehealth listed in Milwaukee, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (414) 955-7024.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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