James Joseph Purpura, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Abilene, TX

James Joseph Purpura, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Abilene, Texas. He went to College Of Osteo Med Of The Pacific At Pomona and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Privia Medical Group West Texas, Pllc, The West Texas Rehabilitation Center and his current practice location is 1665 Antilley Rd Ste 260, Abilene, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (325) 793-5290.

James Joseph Purpura is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L8479) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1215926878.

Contact Information

James Joseph Purpura, DO
1665 Antilley Rd Ste 260,
Abilene, TX 79606-5249
(325) 793-5290
(325) 793-5187



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Joseph Purpura
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience39 Years
Location1665 Antilley Rd Ste 260, Abilene, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • James Joseph Purpura attended and graduated from College Of Osteo Med Of The Pacific At Pomona in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215926878
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143292417
  • Enrollment ID: I20040811000829

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Joseph Purpura such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215926878NPI-NPPES
166814701MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine L8479 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Renew Home HealthAbilene, TXHome health agency
Interim Hospice Of West TexasLubbock, TXHospice
Hendrick Medical CenterAbilene, TXHospital
Windcrest Health & RehabilitationAbilene, TXNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Privia Medical Group West Texas, Pllc559774737843
The West Texas Rehabilitation Center2860301215361

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Entity NamePrivia Medical Group West Texas, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346242567
PECOS PAC ID: 5597747378
Enrollment ID: O20040604000460

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James Joseph Purpura, DO
Po Box 5409,
Abilene, TX 79608-5409

Ph: (325) 793-5290
James Joseph Purpura, DO
1665 Antilley Rd Ste 260,
Abilene, TX 79606-5249

Ph: (325) 793-5290

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 23 Hospital Dr, Ste 102, Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: 325-695-6370    Fax: 325-692-6595
Dr. Richard Anthony Chengson, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2501 Maple St, Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: 325-795-3412    
Dr. David W Longley, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6417 Central Park Blvd, Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: 325-695-6370    Fax: 325-692-6595
Tommie Farrell, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1900 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 325-670-7690    
Leisa Thornhill, RN,BSN,MSN,FNP-C
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1857 Pine St Ste 100, Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 325-672-5601    Fax: 325-672-1333
Dr. Barry Lynn Moak, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1101 N 19th St, Ste 116, Abilene, TX 79601
Phone: 325-670-3920    Fax: 325-670-3929
Raul Niduaza Calvo Jr., M.D.
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