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Active NPI 1194957761 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Frank C. Purpera , MD

Surgery • Blacksburg, VA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Frank Purpera, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Blacksburg, VA. Practice services are available at 1901 S MAIN ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers, ultrasound follow-up study, destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1901 S Main St

Blacksburg, VA 240606600

Telephone 5405528346
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Cawh Rehabilitation Services Facility NPI 1023023678

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Blacksburg, VA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 23.0 Yrs
State Avg: 24.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Blacksburg, VA (909 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
151 81 $312.42 $109.64
76970 Ultrasound follow-up study
140 82 $372.24 $74.35
36475 Destruction of insufficient vein of arm or leg, accessed through the skin
135 73 $5474.00 $1352.55
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
129 115 $503.50 $178.29
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg
116 72 $515.50 $222.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
96 79 $160.57 $66.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
43 43 $284.62 $97.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
38 38 $319.64 $149.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
27 26 $176.00 $100.17
10140 Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation
22 15 $369.57 $99.29
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
13 13 $132.80 $40.10

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License VA 0101253088

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1275508210

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 14, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 14, 2015

Registered at 1901 S MAIN ST, BLACKSBURG, VA 240606600 (Tel: 5405528346)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 14, 2015

Registered at 1901 S MAIN ST, BLACKSBURG, VA 240606600 (Tel: 5405528346)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 14, 2015

Recorded as FRANK PURPERA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 14, 2015

Surgery (License #0101253088 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 17, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194957761
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 17, 2009
Last Update: October 14, 2015
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1901 S Main St

Blacksburg, VA 240606600

Phone: 5405528346

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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