Lawrence Purpura, M.D.
NPI 1588722896 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Purpura, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1588722896).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588722896
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD039235L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- Corner of Route N12 and N7Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0649Phone: (928) 729-8000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-05
- Last updated
- 2025-03-14
- Certified
- 2025-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Purpura's NPI number?
- Lawrence Purpura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588722896, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Purpura's specialty?
- Lawrence Purpura is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Purpura located?
- Lawrence Purpura's practice location on file with NPPES is 1206 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226-2302.
- What is Lawrence Purpura's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Purpura is (412) 563-0594.
- Does Lawrence Purpura accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Purpura is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Purpura's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Purpura's NPI (1588722896) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.