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- 2446 Research Pkwy, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
About Dr. Purcell
Derek B. Purcell, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in orthopedic surgery. Derek trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. Derek is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 14,429 services to 1,361 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. This provider record is associated with NPI 1164478673.
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
- (719) 623-1050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2446 RESEARCH PKWY SUITE 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,429 services · 1,361 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
369 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
87 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
34 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
30 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
24 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29828 |
16 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
346 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
92 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
6,561 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Colorado Springs 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Derek B. Purcell?
Derek B. Purcell is an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Derek B. Purcell's address?
Derek B. Purcell is listed at 2446 Research Pkwy Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Derek B. Purcell?
The number on file is (719) 623-1050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Derek B. Purcell?
Derek B. Purcell's National Provider Identifier is 1164478673. 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
Where did Derek B. Purcell train?
Derek B. Purcell attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Derek B. Purcell have?
Derek B. Purcell has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Derek B. Purcell perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek B. Purcell performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Derek B. Purcell's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Derek B. Purcell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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