James Purtell, MD
James Purtell, MD is an Internal Medicine Physician in Kalamazoo, MI, registered under NPI 1003377862. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Kalamazoo, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 22, 2026. Parking is available about 0.38 mi away. The nearest transit stop is 0.34 mi away, served by Portage at Walnut (SE Corner). If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.44 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 193 ft ~1 min
Parking 300 ft ~2 min
Convenience Food Maxx 585 ft ~3 min
802 South Burdick Street, Kalamazoo 49001
Restaurant The Blue Dolphin Restaurant 0.27 mi ~6 min
Transit Park at W. Vine (SE Corner) 0.31 mi ~7 min
Transit Portage Street & Crosstown Parkway 0.34 mi ~7 min
Transit Portage at Walnut (SE Corner) 0.34 mi ~7 min
Coffee Walnut Park Cafe 0.34 mi ~7 min
Restaurant The Grazing Table Kalamazoo 0.35 mi ~7 min
Mo,Tu,Fr,Sa 10:00-16:00
Restaurant Artisan Sandwich co. 0.37 mi ~8 min
Coffee Factory Coffee 0.38 mi ~8 min
Parking 0.38 mi ~8 min
187 East Michigan Avenue
Convenience South Westnedge Market 0.42 mi ~9 min
Coffee Fourth Coast Cafe 0.44 mi ~9 min
816 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo 49008
Mo-Su 08:00-15:00
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 4301506349 | MI | Internal Medicine Physician primary |
| 4301506349 | MI | Hematology & Oncology Physician |
This provider holds licence 4301506349 issued in MI. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Internal Medicine
- PAC ID
- 4587996921
- Enrollment ID
- I20220712000869
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Internal Medicine. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Internal Medicine covers
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. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207R00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207R00000X | Internal Medicine Physician | 4301506349 | MI | primary |
| 207RH0003X | Hematology & Oncology Physician Hematology & Oncology | 4301506349 | MI |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003377862 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Last updated | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
805 JOHN ST Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (269) 286-7170 Fax (269) 286-7171 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
Sum = 58 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 2 · actual last digit = 2
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.