Quick answers
- Does Phillip R. Purnell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Phillip R. Purnell 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 Phillip R. Purnell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 601 services for Phillip R. Purnell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Phillip R. Purnell's NPI number?
- 1497119788. 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 Phillip R. Purnell, 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 | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 601 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)123 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)71 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)48 services
- Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope (31579)46 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)45 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes44%
- Anxiety40%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where Phillip R. Purnell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Phillip R. Purnell 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.
- Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalNew Brunswick, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310038
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - SomersetSomerville, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310048
Practice locations
Addresses where Phillip R. Purnell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Robert Wood Johnson PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
- 125 Paterson StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
- 210 Somerset StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 235‑8845
- 210 Somerset St, 5th FloorNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 235‑8845
- Rutgers Health-Rwj Neurosurgery, Suite 2200New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 828‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Phillip R. Purnell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rutgers Health-Rwj Neurosurgery Faculty192 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in New Brunswick
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Brunswick, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rutgers Health-Rwj Neurosurgery Faculty
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Univ Of Nebraska Medical Center, Col Of Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497119788 |
| 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