Summary

Dr. Purnell Kirkland has practiced internal medicine and rheumatology for 48 years and is affiliated with Centinela Hospital Medical Center. He treats rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and tendinopathies, and performs bursa aspiration, bursa injection, and arthrocentesis.

Dr. Kirkland earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. He sees patients in Inglewood and Norwalk, California.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1.7
  • 48 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 8 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland has 3 locations

The Southern California Scleroderma And Rheumatology Center

575 E Hardy St Ste 321Inglewood, CA 90301
Mon7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:30 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Coast Plaza Hospital

13100 Studebaker RdNorwalk, CA 90650

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48 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English, Spanish
Inglewood , CANorwalk , CAMesquite , TXFresno , CA
Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Purnell Alexis Kirkland has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatology
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lac Usc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Kirkland's NPI number is 1629133368.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Purnell Kirkland speak?
Dr. Purnell Kirkland speaks English.
Does Dr. Purnell Kirkland accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Purnell Kirkland accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Purnell Kirkland?
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Where is Dr. Purnell Kirkland's office located?
Dr. Purnell Kirkland's office is located at 575 E Hardy St Ste 321, Inglewood, CA, 90301.

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