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- 3124 S 19Th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
About Dr. Coons
David Coons, DO is a healthcare provider in Tacoma, WA specializing in emergency medicine. David trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1996. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,294 Medicare patients across 4,649 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. This provider record is associated with NPI 1215956024.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (253) 459-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3124 S 19TH ST
Tacoma, WA 98405
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
Allergy & Immunology
Bites & Stings
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
- Spider or insect sting reaction
Blood & Circulation
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Stroke
- Transient ischemic attack
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Dangerously low blood sugar
Environmental
Eye Care
- Open-globe eye injury
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
Heart & Circulation
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Poisoning & Environmental
Poisoning & Toxins
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Spine & Back
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Urinary & Kidney
Women's Health
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
Airway & Breathing
Anesthesia & Sedation
Breathing & Airway
Critical Care
Diagnostics
- Lumbar puncture
- Rapid blood work
Digestive Care
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Eye Care
Heart & Diagnostics
Heart Care
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
Medications
- Emergency epinephrine injection
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedic Procedures
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Supportive Care
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,649 services · 1,294 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
326 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
33 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
25 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
16 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
14 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
147 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
106 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
46 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7325 |
1,776 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
1,554 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other emergency physicians in Tacoma 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 1
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Coons?
Dr. Coons is an emergency physician in Tacoma, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Coons's address?
Dr. Coons is listed at 3124 S 19Th St, Tacoma, WA 98405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Coons?
The number on file is (253) 459-7000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Coons's NPI number?
Dr. Coons's National Provider Identifier is 1215956024. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Coons train?
Dr. Coons attended Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Coons been practicing?
Dr. Coons has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Coons perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Coons performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Coons confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Coons. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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