Joshua B Kretchmar, DO

Family Medicine

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across WA can see Joshua B Kretchmar, DO in person in Kent or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 12+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 22% of reporting doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,016 Family Medicine providers in WASee all Family Medicine in Kent12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 1989dNPPES updated 2020-11-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1314 Central Ave S Ste 103, Kent, WA 98032-7430

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
52%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)45%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+22%)44%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

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. Board certified · Nov 24, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 12 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2844 Glendale Dr W, University Place, WA 98466-2200

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Joshua B Kretchmar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Joshua B Kretchmar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kent required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Joshua B Kretchmar

Dr. Kretchmar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kent, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (817) 789-2639.

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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