Who is Dr. Purcell, Vascular Surgeon in Lenoir, NC?
Dr. Peter Purcell, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lenoir, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Purcell completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Vascular Surgery; University Hosp, Inc, General Surgery.
Dr. Purcell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Purcell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Purcell’s office at (828) 758-5501.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Purcell?
Dr. Peter Purcell, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Purcell empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Aortic, Carotid Artery Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Varicose Veins, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Lenoir/NC community, Dr. Purcell is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Purcell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Vascular Surgery; University Hosp, Inc, General Surgery
Is Dr. Purcell board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Peter Purcell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Purcell speak?
Dr. Purcell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Purcell treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Purcell diagnoses, treats, and manages
a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized
insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated
by Dr. Purcell. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience
and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
Varicose Veins
Painful Varicose Veins
Spider Veins
Venous Insufficiency
Chronic Venous Disease
Symptomatic Varicose Veins
Aching Leg Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
Also known as:
Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Bilateral leg claudication
PAD both legs pain with activity
Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Stenosis
Blocked Carotid Artery
Neck Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
Heart Disease
Lung Disease
Cardiopulmonary symptoms
Unusual heart and breathing signs
Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
What procedures does Dr. Purcell perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Purcell performs a variety of medical procedures.
This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights
the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Purcell. It provides insight
into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters
from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
Selective Artery Catheter Placement
Artery Catheter Placement
Catheter Placement in Aorta
Selective Vein Catheter Placement
Selective Venous Catheterization
Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
Diagnostic Vein Catheter
Arterial Catheterization
Vascular Catheter Placement
Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
Selective Arterial Catheterization
Diagnostic Artery Catheter
Abdominal Artery Catheter
Aortic catheterization
Aorta access procedure
Main artery catheter insertion
Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
Venous Catheterization
Jugular Vein Catheter
Renal Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
Also known as:
Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins (Additional Vein)
Varicose vein foam injection
Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
Saphenous vein treatment
RF ablation for veins
Endovenous radiofrequency treatment
Varicose vein heat treatment
CPT Codes:
36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
36476: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; subsequent vein(s) treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
Vein Closure Procedure
Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
Femoral Artery Revascularization
Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
Tibial Artery Revascularization
Peroneal Artery Revascularization
Leg Artery Plaque Removal
Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
Femoral artery revascularization
Popliteal artery revascularization
Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
Endovascular leg artery repair
Iliac Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
Pelvic Artery Widening
CPT Codes:
37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
Vein Injection Therapy
Varicose Vein Sclerosing
Chemical Ablation of Veins
CPT Codes:
36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
Also known as:
Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
Arterial Line Placement
Arterial Puncture
Artery Catheterization
Peripheral Arterial Access
CPT Codes:
36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery
Also known as:
Iliac Artery Stent Placement
Endovascular iliac artery stenting
Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
Venous Embolization
Vein Occlusion Procedure
Vascular Malformation Embolization
Varicocele Embolization
CPT Codes:
37241: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage (eg, congenital or acquired venous malformations, venous and capillary hemangiomas, varices, varicoceles)
37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
Carotid endarterectomy
Neck artery surgery
Vertebral artery clearing
Subclavian artery clearing
CPT Codes:
35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision
Also known as:
Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
Cerebral Angiography
Carotid Artery Imaging
Innominate Artery Angiography
CPT Codes:
36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
X-Rays
Extremity Venography
Venogram Injection
Vein Imaging Injection
Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
Also known as:
Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
Vertebral Artery Angiography
Subclavian Artery Catheterization
CPT Codes:
36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
Vena Cava Filter Insertion
IVC Filter Placement
Blood Clot Filter Insertion
Endovascular Vena Cava Filter
CPT Codes:
37191: Insertion of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed
Also known as:
Vein Stent Placement
Transcatheter Vein Stenting
Intravascular Vein Stent
Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
Does Dr. Purcell accept my insurance?
Dr. Purcell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 758-5501 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Purcell accept in Lenoir, NC?
Dr. Purcell in Lenoir, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Purcell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Purcell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932133170.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Purcell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Purcell
What is Dr. Peter Purcell's specialty?
Dr. Purcell is a Vascular Surgeon near Lenoir, NC.
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Purcell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Peter Purcell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Purcell is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
UNC Health Caldwell Memorial Hospital.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like
patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures,
representing the top 25% nationwide.
Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Peter Purcell accepting new patients in Lenoir, NC?
Yes, Dr. Peter Purcell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Purcell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Purcell's office at (828) 758-5501 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Purcell?
Please contact Dr. Purcell's office at (828) 758-5501 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Purcell have?
Dr. Peter Purcell is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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