Physician Profile
Joyce C. Purakal, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Purakal
Joyce C. Purakal, M.D. practices obstetrics & gynecology in Saint Clair Shores, MI. Joyce is a 2003 graduate of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Joyce provided 1,412 services to 212 patients. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (586) 447-5100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
21000 E 12 MILE RD STE 102
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
39200 Garfield Rd Suite B
Clinton Twp, MI 48038
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
- Endometriosis
- Heavy periods
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Pregnancy
- Yeast infection
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
- Uterine fibroids
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Diaphragm fitting
- Pessary fitting and management
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Birth Control
- IUD Removal
Contraception
- Birth control counseling
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Checkup
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
- Well-woman exam
Preventive Screening
- STI Screening Panel
Routine Exams
- Pelvic exam
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,412 services · 212 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
20 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
20 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
1,200 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
76 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
34 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0444 |
28 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
23 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
11 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
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 OB-GYNs at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other OB-GYNs in Saint Clair Shores 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joyce C. Purakal's specialty?
Joyce C. Purakal is an OB-GYN in Saint Clair Shores, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joyce C. Purakal?
Joyce C. Purakal is listed at 21000 E 12 Mile Rd Ste 102, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joyce C. Purakal?
The number on file is (586) 447-5100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joyce C. Purakal?
Joyce C. Purakal's National Provider Identifier is 1346360229. 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 Joyce C. Purakal's education?
Joyce C. Purakal attended Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joyce C. Purakal have?
Joyce C. Purakal has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joyce C. Purakal known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joyce C. Purakal performs imaging including ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joyce C. Purakal's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joyce C. Purakal. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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