Quick answers
- Does Kulnarin G. Purcell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kulnarin G. Purcell 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 Kulnarin G. Purcell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 123 Original Medicare patients and 1,325 services for Kulnarin G. Purcell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kulnarin G. Purcell's NPI number?
- 1265484323. 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 Kulnarin G. Purcell, 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 | 123 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,325 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)281 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)273 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)93 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)53 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)52 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes39%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Kulnarin G. Purcell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kulnarin G. Purcell 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.
- Centerpoint Medical CenterIndependence, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260095
- Saint Luke's East HospitalLees Summit, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260216
Practice locations
Addresses where Kulnarin G. Purcell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1325 S Noland Rd, Suite CIndependence, MO 64055 (816) 252‑6647
- 607 W Battlefield StSpringfield, MO 65807 (417) 869‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kulnarin G. Purcell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cherry Health Center, LLC90 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Independence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Independence, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cherry Health Center, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265484323 |
| 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