Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Joshua David Purses, DO

Individual provider Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · NPI 1831374347

Joshua David Purses, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery in Tacoma, Washington. Graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med in 2004, 22 years ago. Practices with Multicare Health System, a 2,302-clinician group, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in Washington.

Years since qualifying
22
Trained at
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med
Licensed in
WA
In the registry since
2008
Specialties on file
5
What do these letters mean?
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
A fully licensed physician, trained like an MD with additional musculoskeletal training. Equivalent practice rights in all 50 states.

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Practice location Address checks out

3124 S 19th St Ste 340
Tacoma, WA 98405-2433
Phone: (253) 459-7000
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Specialties & licences

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207XX0005X · Licence OP60224828 (WA)
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Taxonomy 207X00000X · Licence OP60224828 (WA)
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Taxonomy 207XS0117X · Licence OP60224828 (WA)
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Taxonomy 207XS0114X · Licence OP60224828 (WA)
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Taxonomy 207XP3100X · Licence OP60224828 (WA)

Record details

NPI number1831374347
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJanuary 2, 2008
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 15, 2012
Mailing address3124 S 19th St Ste 340, Tacoma, WA 98405-2433

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Also practisesINTERNAL MEDICINE, PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Medical schoolMIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MED
Graduated 2004 (22 years in practice)
Group practice Multicare Health System — 2302 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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