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Diagnostic Radiology

Alixandra S. Purakal, MD

Works at hospitals in Durham, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Alixandra S. Purakal, MD is a radiologist at 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Phone: (919) 684-8111. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alixandra S. Purakal had 1,557 Original Medicare patients and 2,718 services. NPI 1578902706. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705 · Directions
  • Phone: (919) 684‑8111
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Duke University Hospital
  • Group practice: Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alixandra S. Purakal, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Alixandra S. Purakal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alixandra S. Purakal 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 Alixandra S. Purakal see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,557 Original Medicare patients and 2,718 services for Alixandra S. Purakal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alixandra S. Purakal's NPI number?
1578902706. 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 Alixandra S. Purakal, 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 patients1,557
Services billed to Medicare2,718
Different services or procedures124
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)490 services
  2. Screening mammography (77067)489 services
  3. Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)168 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)130 services
  5. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)128 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 pressure73%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Anxiety30%
  • Chronic kidney disease27%
  • Diabetes26%

Hospitals where Alixandra S. Purakal works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alixandra S. Purakal 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Alixandra S. Purakal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alixandra S. Purakal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Durham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578902706
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians