Joshua David Purses, D.O.
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery
Joshua David Purses is a Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Tacoma, WA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Joshua David Purses, D.O. has been part of the Tacoma medical community since 2008 in group practice. Trained at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
176
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
30
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
47
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $812
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
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.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med
22 years in practice
Experienced
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Taxonomy: 207XX0005X
Education & Training
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (Class of 2004)
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Joshua David Purses
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joshua David Purses for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Tacoma 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 Joshua David Purses
Dr. Purses is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tacoma, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (253) 459-7000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joshua David Purses
Practice Location
3124 S 19th St Ste 340, Tacoma, WA 98405-2433
Mailing Address
3124 S 19th St Ste 340, Tacoma, WA 98405-2433
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