Quick answers
- Does Rachel P. Puttnam accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel P. Puttnam accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rachel P. Puttnam see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 198 services for Rachel P. Puttnam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachel P. Puttnam's NPI number?
- 1194931378. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rachel P. Puttnam, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 198 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Hospitals where Rachel P. Puttnam works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel P. Puttnam at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Northside Hospital CherokeeCanton, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110008
- Northside Hospital ForsythCumming, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110005
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachel P. Puttnam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 Northside Forsyth Dr, Suite 310Cumming, GA 30041 (770) 886‑3842
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachel P. Puttnam as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northside Primary Care Professional Services, LLC314 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Endocrinologyprimary
Other endocrinologists in Cumming
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cumming, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northside Primary Care Professional Services, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194931378 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians