Quick answers
- Does Purnell A. Kirkland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Purnell A. Kirkland 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 Purnell A. Kirkland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 56 Original Medicare patients and 24,382 services for Purnell A. Kirkland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Purnell A. Kirkland's NPI number?
- 1629133368. 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 Purnell A. Kirkland, 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 | 56 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 24,382 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)23,082 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)498 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)258 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (J1030)196 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)162 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes48%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Purnell A. Kirkland works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Purnell A. Kirkland 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.
- Centinela Hospital Medical CenterInglewood, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050739
Practice locations
Addresses where Purnell A. Kirkland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 575 E Hardy St, Suite 320Inglewood, CA 90301 (310) 672‑8921
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Inglewood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Inglewood, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629133368 |
| 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