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Edit this profileWhere to find Peter N. Purcell, MD
- Southport location main office
924 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461 - Lenoir location
401 Mulberry St SW Ste 101, Lenoir, NC 28645
About Dr. Purcell
Based in Southport, NC, Peter N. Purcell, MD is listed in the NPI registry under vascular surgery. Peter graduated from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in 1988. Peter is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Peter cared for 1,800 Medicare patients across 13,952 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts, and ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries. NPI 1932133170 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (910) 454-1192
- Email not available
Practice Locations
924 N HOWE ST
Southport, NC 28461
401 Mulberry St SW Ste 101
Lenoir, NC 28645
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Vascular 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
- Carotid artery disease
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Spider veins
- Varicose veins
Aneurysms
- Groin Artery Bulge
- Knee Artery Aneurysm
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Aortic disease
- Aortic aneurysm
- Torn Aorta
Artery conditions
- Buerger's Disease
- Pelvic Artery Blockage
Artery disease
- Cold Sensitive Fingers and Toes
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Narrow kidney artery
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Artery inflammation
- Temporal Arteritis
Blood clots
- Blood Clot in Arm or Leg
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Long-Term Leg Swelling After Clot
Congenital vascular disorders
- Brain Vascular Malformation
Dialysis
- Dialysis Access Problems
Digestive & abdominal
- Stomach Pain After Eating From Arteries
Emergencies
- Acute Leg Compartment Syndrome
Foot & toe conditions
- Blue Toe Syndrome
Leg & foot pain
- Leg Cramps When Walking
- Non-Healing Foot Sores From Poor Blood Flow
- Restless legs syndrome
Nerve & vessel compression
- Nutcracker Syndrome
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Skin & vein conditions
- Leg Skin Discoloration From Veins
Vascular malformations
- Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
Vascular tumors
- Carotid Body Tumor
Vein conditions
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Vein disease
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Lymphedema
- May-Thurner Syndrome
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Wounds & sores
- Arterial Leg Ulcer
Wounds & ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcer
- Gangrene
- Venous Leg Ulcers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Spider vein removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vein ablation
Amputation surgery
- Below-Knee Leg Amputation
Aneurysm repair
- Complex Branched Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Popliteal Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Visceral Aneurysm Coiling
Artery procedures
- Atherectomy
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Leg Artery Stent
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Artery surgery
- Groin Artery Plaque Removal
Blood clot treatments
- Pulmonary Embolism Clot Removal
Blood clots
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Diagnostic procedures
- Temporal Artery Biopsy
Diagnostic tests
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Ultrasound Screening
- Vein Mapping Ultrasound
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Fistula Surgery
- Dialysis Graft Placement
- Fistula Repair and Declotting
Emergency surgery
- Fasciotomy for Leg Swelling
Imaging & diagnostics
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Peripheral Angiogram
Nerve & vessel compression
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Nerve surgery
- Surgery for sweaty hands
Vascular access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Vascular malformation treatments
- Vascular Malformation Embolization
Vein procedures
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Iliac Vein Stenting
- Pelvic Vein Embolization
- Varicose vein removal
Vein treatments
- Medical Compression Stocking Fitting
- Microfoam Vein Injection
- Vein Glue Closure
Wound care
- Surgical Wound Care
- Toe or Partial Foot Amputation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,952 services · 1,800 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
135 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
89 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of tube into vein, second order branch | Procedure | 36012 |
54 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Removal of plaque in arteries of leg | Procedure | 37225 |
24 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch | Procedure | 36247 |
24 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
21 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
118 | More than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image | Imaging | 75625 |
44 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image | Imaging | 75716 |
40 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
38 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Purcell's specialty?
Dr. Purcell is a vascular surgeon in Southport, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Purcell?
Dr. Purcell is listed at 924 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Purcell?
The number on file is (910) 454-1192. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Purcell's NPI number?
Dr. Purcell's National Provider Identifier is 1932133170. 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 Dr. Purcell's medical education?
Dr. Purcell attended Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Purcell been practicing?
Dr. Purcell has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Purcell known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Purcell performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance, ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel and insertion of tube into vein, second order branch; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image; provides treatments such as ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts and ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Purcell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Purcell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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