Quick answers
- Does Joseph C. Purnell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph C. 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 Joseph C. Purnell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,210 Original Medicare patients and 9,043 services for Joseph C. Purnell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph C. Purnell's NPI number?
- 1629422571. 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 Joseph C. 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 | 1,210 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,043 |
| Different services or procedures | 108 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,284 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)858 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)837 services
- Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block (88331)807 services
- Cogenex amniotic membrane, per square centimeter (Q4229)516 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Diabetes26%
- Atrial fibrillation22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph C. Purnell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4261 Stockton Dr, Suite 200North Little Rock, AR 72117 (501) 791‑7546
- 9601 Baptist Health Dr, Suite 860Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 975‑7455
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph C. Purnell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arkansas Dermatology PLLC21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in North Little Rock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arkansas Dermatology PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| 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) | 1629422571 |
| 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
- 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