Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Purnell, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Modesto, CA

  • NPI 1982652459
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1335 Coffee RD, #100
Modesto, CA 953553192
(209) 524-4438
fax (209) 524-7395

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 21, 2012
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A45481
Medicaid
CA #OOA454810

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982652459. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,061
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$120,632
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 191 93 $73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 171 118 $92
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose 147 33 $125
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 117 33 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 108 88 $129
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 79 79 $113
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 53 36 $43
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 43 19 $12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 39 39 $169
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 37 26 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$29,573
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Shoulder Innovations, Inc. 7 $28,289.59
Genesis Software Innovations, LLC 1 $1,021.50
Amgen Inc. 1 $125.00
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $95.00
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. 2 $41.67

By nature of payment

Royalty or License
$27,735
Travel and Lodging
$1,447
Food and Beverage
$391

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
45
Patients
20
Total drug cost
$1,391
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 45 20 $1,391

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Purnell's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Purnell practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Modesto, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Purnell practice?
Dr. Michael Purnell practices at 1335 Coffee RD, Modesto, CA 953553192. Office phone: 2095244438.
What is Dr. Michael Purnell's NPI?
Dr. Michael Purnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982652459, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Purnell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Purnell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Purnell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose (HCPCS J7324). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.