Quick answers
- Does Rachel L. Purinton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachel L. Purinton 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 Rachel L. Purinton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 65 Original Medicare patients and 128 services for Rachel L. Purinton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rachel L. Purinton's NPI number?
- 1558988543. 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 Rachel L. Purinton, 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 | 65 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 128 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)61 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)60 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes31%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Atrial fibrillation23%
Hospitals where Rachel L. Purinton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rachel L. Purinton 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.
- Milton S Hershey Medical CenterHershey, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390256
Practice locations
Addresses where Rachel L. Purinton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1430 Harrisburg PikeLancaster, PA 17601 (800) 243‑1455
- 500 Universidy DrHershey, PA 17033 (717) 531‑5638
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rachel L. Purinton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group1,623 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Find other clinicians: Qualified Audiologist, Pennsylvania →
Other audiologists in Lancaster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lancaster, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558988543 |
| 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