Dr Peter N Purcell, MD - Medicare Vascular Surgery in Lenoir, NC

Dr Peter N Purcell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Vascular Surgery" physician in Lenoir, North Carolina. He went to Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Vascular Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Horizon Surgical Specialists Pa and his current practice location is 401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 101, Lenoir, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 758-5501.

Dr Peter N Purcell is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 97-01115) 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 1932133170.

Contact Information

Dr Peter N Purcell, MD
401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 101,
Lenoir, NC 28645-5463
(828) 758-5501
(828) 758-0080

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Peter N Purcell
GenderMale
SpecialityVascular Surgery
Experience36 Years
Location401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 101, Lenoir, North Carolina
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:
  • Dr Peter N Purcell attended and graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932133170
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/17/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365443793
  • Enrollment ID: I20070126000412

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Peter N Purcell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932133170NPI-NPPES
891056AMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery 97-01115 (North Carolina)Primary
208600000XSurgery 97-01115 (North Carolina)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Caldwell Memorial HospitalLenoir, NCHospital
Watauga Medical CenterBoone, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Horizon Surgical Specialists Pa91331893503

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Peter N Purcell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHorizon Surgical Specialists Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225142011
PECOS PAC ID: 9133189350
Enrollment ID: O20041013000058

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. Dr Peter N Purcell 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
Dr Peter N Purcell, MD
401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 101,
Lenoir, NC 28645-5463

Ph: (828) 758-5501
Dr Peter N Purcell, MD
401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 101,
Lenoir, NC 28645-5463

Ph: (828) 758-5501

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