RICHARD L. PURCELL M.D. – NPI #1821351842
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

RICHARD PURCELL is an orthopaedic surgeon located in EL PASO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1821351842 to RICHARD PURCELL on June 25, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0114X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jun 01, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD PURCELL below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD L. PURCELL

NPI Number
1821351842
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD L. PURCELL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
820 E REDD RD BLDG B
EL PASO, TX 79912-7275
Phone: (915) 581-0712 Fax: (915) 533-8680
1 Other location(s):
4801 Alberta Ave
El Paso, TX 79905-2707
Phone: (915) 215-5400
Fax: (915) 215-8632
Mailing address
6664 CONTESSA RDG
EL PASO, TX 79912-8174
Phone: (262) 365-9209 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 01, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 TX S4549
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 TX S4549

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F. EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2012
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD PURCELL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTER A CAMPUS OF LPDS HEALTHC
      1801 NORTH OREGON STREET
      EL PASO, TX 79902
    • LINCOLN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
      211 SUDDERTH DRIVE
      RUIDOSO, NM 88345
    • UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO
      4815 ALAMEDA AVE
      EL PASO, TX 79905

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