Joshua David Purses, D.O.

Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery

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

(253) 459-7000Tacoma, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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).

1 of 7 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in WASee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Tacoma22+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 5211dNPPES updated 2012-02-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3124 S 19th St Ste 340, Tacoma, WA 98405-2433

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

176

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

High Cholesterol
68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
60%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Ischemic Heart Disease
26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Osteoporosis
23%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

Depression
23%

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

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
22%

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

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. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Orthopaedic SurgerySports Medicine in TacomaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

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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