Physician Profile
Alixandra S. Purakal, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Purakal
Alixandra S. Purakal, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Raleigh, NC specializing in diagnostic radiology. Alixandra trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. According to Medicare claims data, Alixandra cared for 2,058 Medicare patients across 2,107 services. The services billed most often include screening 3d breast mammography, screening mammography, and diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066). This provider record is associated with NPI 1578902706.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (919) 954-3000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3400 WAKE FOREST RD
Raleigh, NC 27609
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,107 services · 2,058 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
349 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
348 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
141 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
141 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
128 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
100 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
83 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
82 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
73 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
62 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Raleigh 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Screening 3d breast mammography 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Alixandra S. Purakal's specialty?
Alixandra S. Purakal is a radiologist in Raleigh, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Alixandra S. Purakal?
Alixandra S. Purakal is listed at 3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Alixandra S. Purakal?
The number on file is (919) 954-3000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Alixandra S. Purakal's NPI number?
Alixandra S. Purakal's National Provider Identifier is 1578902706. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Alixandra S. Purakal's education?
Alixandra S. Purakal attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alixandra S. Purakal been practicing?
Alixandra S. Purakal has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Alixandra S. Purakal known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Alixandra S. Purakal performs imaging including screening 3d breast mammography and screening mammography. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alixandra S. Purakal confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alixandra S. Purakal. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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