Dr. Joshua D Purses

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joshua D Purses, DO, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Tacoma, Washington. He attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital. Dr. Joshua D Purses also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Multicare Health System. Dr. Joshua D Purses accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (253) 459-7000 to request Dr. Joshua D Purses the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

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

Phone 1: (253) 459-7000
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joshua D Purses
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4284700204
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatric Medicine

Experience

  • Over 20 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joshua D Purses attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1831374347
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, January 2, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Joshua D Purses

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joshua D Purses has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 20 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    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.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
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    Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Multicare Health System


Practice Locations

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

Phone: (253) 459-7000
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


1901 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405-1702
Phone: (253) 459-6827
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


3124 S 19 St
Tacoma, WA 98405-2433
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, February 15, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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