Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joshua D. Purses work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joshua D. Purses at 1 hospital: Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joshua D. Purses see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Tacoma, WA and Gig Harbor, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joshua D. Purses's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine and Pediatric Medicine.
- Does Joshua D. Purses accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua D. Purses accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Joshua D. Purses offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Joshua D. Purses offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Joshua D. Purses?
- (253) 530-8011, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joshua D. Purses's NPI number?
- 1831374347. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joshua D. Purses works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua D. Purses at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500129
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua D. Purses is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 311 S L StTacoma, WA 98405
- 3124 S 19th StTacoma, WA 98405
- 4545 Point Fosdick DrGig Harbor, WA 98335 (253) 530‑8011
- 4700 Point Fosdick DrGig Harbor, WA 98335
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua D. Purses as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Multicare Health System2,325 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831374347 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians