Shawn Purnell, M.D.
NPI 1235587072 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Santa Clara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shawn Purnell, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Santa Clara, CA (NPI 1235587072).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235587072
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10056913 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$208 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-02
- Last updated
- 2025-07-24
- Certified
- 2025-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shawn Purnell's NPI number?
- Shawn Purnell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235587072, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shawn Purnell's specialty?
- Shawn Purnell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shawn Purnell located?
- Shawn Purnell's practice location on file with NPPES is 710 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA 95051-5173.
- What is Shawn Purnell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shawn Purnell is (408) 851-3780.
- Does Shawn Purnell accept Medicare?
- Shawn Purnell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shawn Purnell's NPI active?
- Yes — Shawn Purnell's NPI (1235587072) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.