DR. ERIC THOMAS PURIFOY M.D.
NPI 1447505540
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Houston, TX

Active since July 16, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6651 MAIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 824-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Eric Thomas Purifoy M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ERIC THOMAS PURIFOY M.D. (NPI 1447505540) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S3278) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Driscoll Childrens Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Little Rock.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447505540
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC THOMAS PURIFOYCredential: M.D.
Location Address6651 MAIN STHouston, TX 77030-2351
Mailing Address2016 Main St Apt 2313Houston, TX 77002-8946 · (361) 774-5900
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 2020
NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2020
NPI 1447505540 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
License Licensed in TX · S3278
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
6651 MAIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Children's Way Slot ACH 512-19ALittle Rock, AR 72202 · Phone (501) 364-1100

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Eric Thomas Purifoy M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3779877956
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200405000070
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Driscoll Childrens Hospital

Childrens · Corpus Christi, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number453301
Location3533 S AlamedaCorpus Christi, TX 78411 · Nueces County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physical Therapist
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery)
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physical Therapist
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physical Therapist
6651 MAIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Eric Purifoy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Purifoy is 1447505540. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2012.

Where is Eric Purifoy located?

Eric Purifoy practices at 6651 Main St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 824-1000.

What is Eric Purifoy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Eric Purifoy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Purifoy is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Eric Purifoy accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Eric Purifoy as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Eric Purifoy affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eric Purifoy is affiliated with Driscoll Childrens Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Purifoy was last updated on April 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.