Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Purcell, MD

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1992787105
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 51 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Fruit St Wrn 605, Psychiatry Associates Inpatient Consult
Boston, MA 021142696
(617) 726-1736
fax (617) 726-5946
Mailing address
Po Box 9142, Mass General Physician Organization
Charlestown, MA 021299142

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1975 — 51 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #40916
Medicaid
MA #2072866

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992787105. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
923
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$58,830
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 506 42 $45
90836 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes 417 35 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 128 peers in Boston Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
542
Patients
44
Total drug cost
$11,868
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clonazepam Generic 67 11 $646
Lorazepam Generic 60 11 $484
Alprazolam Generic 59 0 $676
Bupropion Hcl SR (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 49 11 $1,888
Mirtazapine Generic 42 0 $630
Citalopram Hbr (Citalopram Hydrobromide) Brand 36 0 $373
Methylphenidate Hcl Generic 33 0 $598
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 32 11 $2,020
Sertraline Hcl Generic 31 0 $638
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 29 0 $501

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Purcell's medical specialty?
Dr. John Purcell practices Psychiatry Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. John Purcell practice?
Dr. John Purcell practices at 55 Fruit St Wrn 605, Boston, MA 021142696. Office phone: 6177261736.
What is Dr. John Purcell's NPI?
Dr. John Purcell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992787105, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Purcell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Purcell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Purcell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90836). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.