Joshua David Purses, DO - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Joshua David Purses, DO is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Tacoma, Washington. He went to Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Multicare Health System and his current practice location is 3124 S 19th St Ste 340, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 459-7000.

Joshua David Purses is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OP60224828) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1831374347.

Contact Information

Joshua David Purses, DO
3124 S 19th St Ste 340,
Tacoma, WA 98405-2433
(253) 459-7000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoshua David Purses
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience20 Years
Location3124 S 19th St Ste 340, Tacoma, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joshua David Purses attended and graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831374347
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/02/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/15/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284700204
  • Enrollment ID: I20110829000009

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joshua David Purses such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831374347NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery OP60224828 (Washington)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine OP60224828 (Washington)Primary
207XS0117XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine OP60224828 (Washington)Secondary
207XS0114XOrthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery OP60224828 (Washington)Secondary
207XP3100XOrthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery OP60224828 (Washington)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Multicare Health System77198998971689

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joshua David Purses allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMulticare Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497766638
PECOS PAC ID: 7719899897
Enrollment ID: O20031105000760

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joshua David Purses is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joshua David Purses, DO
3124 S 19th St Ste 340,
Tacoma, WA 98405-2433

Ph: (253) 459-7000
Joshua David Purses, DO
3124 S 19th St Ste 340,
Tacoma, WA 98405-2433

Ph: (253) 459-7000

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