Anna Purinson, M.D.
Anna Purinson is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Skokie, IL with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Anna Purinson, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 25+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2009 — over 25 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.5%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Illinois1.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.9%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
393
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
660
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,190
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $545k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 15, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Anna Purinson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Anna Purinson for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Skokie required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Anna Purinson
NPI records show Dr. Purinson as active with telehealth listed in Skokie, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 663-8350.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Anna Purinson
Practice Location
9977 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL 60077-1057
Mailing Address
9977 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL 60077-1057
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