John Joseph Purcell, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

John Joseph Purcell is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Boston, MA with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 726-1736Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 51 years in psychiatry & neurology, John Joseph Purcell, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Boston. Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (class of 1975), he has been practicing for over 51 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression.

1 of 628 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in MASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Boston51+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

55 Fruit St Wrn 605 Psychiatry Associates Inpatient Consult, Boston, MA 02114-2696

Fax: (617) 726-5946
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

64

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

72

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

674

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $19k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Depression.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Depression
75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
59%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Anxiety Disorders
59%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Arthritis
55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Heart Failure
50%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1975

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

  2. 51 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 1975)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 9142 Mass General Physician Organization, Charlestown, MA 02129-9142

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John Joseph Purcell

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with John Joseph Purcell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Boston 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 John Joseph Purcell

Dr. Purcell is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 726-1736.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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