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LAWRENCE JAMES PURPURA M.D.
NPI 1588722896
Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since December 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1206 BROOKLINE BLVD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15226(412) 563-0594(412) 561-0913 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Lawrence James Purpura M.d. NPPES

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

LAWRENCE JAMES PURPURA M.D. (NPI 1588722896) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD039235L) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588722896
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameLAWRENCE JAMES PURPURACredential: M.D.
Location Address1206 BROOKLINE BLVDPittsburgh, PA 15226-2302
Mailing Address1206 Brookline BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15226-2302 · (412) 344-8900 · Fax (412) 561-0913
Phone(412) 563-0594
Fax(412) 561-0913
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1588722896 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD039235L
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1206 BROOKLINE BLVD, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0993798PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lawrence James Purpura 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 ID8527198159
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250324000261
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15226 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Lawrence Purpura's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lawrence Purpura is 1588722896. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2006.

Where is Lawrence Purpura located?

Lawrence Purpura practices at 1206 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226. The listed phone number is (412) 563-0594.

What is Lawrence Purpura's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lawrence Purpura enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lawrence Purpura 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 Lawrence Purpura accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Lawrence Purpura 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lawrence Purpura was last updated on March 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.