Quick answers
- Does M L. Purino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says M L. Purino accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does M L. Purino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 330 Original Medicare patients and 1,281 services for M L. Purino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is M L. Purino's NPI number?
- 1023165750. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for M L. Purino, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 330 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,281 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)480 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)169 services
- Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg (J3420)169 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)144 services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)82 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes45%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where M L. Purino works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists M L. Purino at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Casa Colina HospitalPomona, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050782
- Huntington HospitalPasadena, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050438
- USC Arcadia HospitalArcadia, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050238
Practice locations
Addresses where M L. Purino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 350 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85711 (520) 873‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists M L. Purino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tucson Physician Group Holdings LLC201 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Tucson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tucson Physician Group Holdings LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023165750 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians