Purva Agarwal, M.D.
Obesity Medicine Preventive Medicine
Purva Agarwal, M.D. has practiced preventive medicine for 25+ years, working in group practice. With 25+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Fall River area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 469dNPPES updated 2025-01-22 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
300 Hanover St Ste 1f, Fall River, MA 02720-5451
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better44%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-38.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
85
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
100
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
293
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $168k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — 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 · Jan 21, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
25 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Taxonomy: 2083B0002X
Mailing address
200 Mill Rd Ste 180, Fairhaven, MA 02719-5255
Differs from practice location
Virtual Obesity Medicine Care With Purva Agarwal
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Purva Agarwal for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fall River 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 Purva Agarwal
Dr. Agarwal is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fall River, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 973-8611.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Purva Agarwal
Practice Location
300 Hanover St Ste 1f, Fall River, MA 02720-5451
Mailing Address
200 Mill Rd Ste 180, Fairhaven, MA 02719-5255
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