Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Peter Purcell, MD
Surgery · Southport, NC
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Purcell from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Purcell
Dr. Peter Purcell is a surgery specialist in Southport, NC, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Purcell performed 17,920 Medicare services across 2,307 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Purcell received a total of $39,584 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 132 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Purcell is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in NC
$39,584 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗17,920
Medicare services
Top 0% in NC for surgery
2,307
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~896 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
14,881 | $0 | $1 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
498 | $164 | $496 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
494 | $48 | $191 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
291 | $117 | $844 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
207 | $38 | $119 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
189 | $117 | $433 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
186 | $30 | $94 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
173 | $8 | $26 |
| Additional blood vessel ultrasound evaluation An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review. This code applies to each additional vessel evaluated beyond the initial one. |
154 | $131 | $407 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
110 | $82 | $259 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
98 | $91 | $303 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
80 | $106 | $410 |
| Insertion of tube into second-order vein branch A procedure involving the placement of a tube into a secondary branch of a vein. |
70 | $583 | $1,987 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
69 | $123 | $391 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
46 | $1,079 | $3,381 |
| Ultrasound of arm arteries or grafts This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arm or any grafts present. It allows for the visualization of blood flow and vessel structure. |
45 | $123 | $448 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
36 | $726 | $2,263 |
| Radiofrequency vein destruction, first vein A procedure to treat the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg using radiofrequency energy and imaging guidance. |
34 | $793 | $2,566 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
34 | $6,670 | $20,795 |
| Ultrasound-guided injection into a single leg vein A chemical agent is injected into one incompetent vein in the leg while using ultrasound to guide the needle placement. |
33 | $998 | $2,733 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
32 | $116 | $361 |
| Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image | 29 | $92 | $320 |
| Radiologist review of lower body vein image A radiologist reviews images of the major veins in the lower body to assess their structure and function. |
29 | $77 | $274 |
| Radiologist review of kidney image A radiologist examines and interprets images of the kidneys to assess their structure and function. |
25 | $93 | $289 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis blood flow This procedure uses sound waves to create images of blood flow in the arteries and veins of the abdomen and pelvis. It evaluates the rate and direction of blood movement within these vessels. |
24 | $195 | $537 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $101 | $302 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
19 | $70 | $170 |
| Aortic tube insertion A procedure to place a tube into the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. |
14 | $452 | $1,408 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.7% high complexity
94.5% medium
4.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$39,584
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,655/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NC for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
132
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$32,548 (82.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,046 (10.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,991 (7.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$15,106
2023
$10,321
2022
$8,567
2021
$4,434
2020
$296
2019
$486
2018
$373
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$15,000
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$36
Organogenesis Inc.
$30
Boston Scientific Corporation
$21
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$20
Top 3 companies account for 99.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$36,593
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$975
Medtronic, Inc.
$535
Endologix LLC
$404
PFIZER INC.
$195
Terumo Medical Corporation
$94
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$70
Boston Scientific Corporation
$58
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$56
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$52
NuVasive, Inc.
$52
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$43
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$41
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$41
Ethicon US, LLC
$38
Inari Medical, Inc.
$38
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$36
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$34
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$34
Organogenesis Inc.
$30
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$28
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$25
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
KCI USA, Inc.
$18
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$18
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$16
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Baudax Bio Inc.
$14
Venclose Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 96.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRE · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ALIF · ANJESO · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Baxdela · ClosureFast · DSUVIA · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EVRSF · Embozene · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX · HawkOne · IGT_D Peripheral · INVOKANA · Integra · Mega Vac · MetaCross · PICO · PREVENA · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Pico 14 · Pouch · RESTOREFLO · RESTOREFLOW · S · VARITHENA · VENASEAL · Varithena Administration Pack · Venclose Maven Catheter · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for surgery in NC.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
37.0
County median income
$74,034
Nearest hospital
J ARTHUR DOSHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Purcell is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in NC), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of NC peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Purcell experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Purcell performed 14,881 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Purcell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Purcell received a total of $39,584 from 29 companies across 132 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Purcell's costs compare to other surgerists in Southport?
Dr. Purcell's average Medicare payment per service is $37. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Purcell) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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