Summary

Dr. Peter Purrington is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, family medicine, preventative medicine, and hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed his residency at Womack Army Medical Center. With 25 years of medical experience, Dr. Purrington brings extensive knowledge to comprehensive patient care. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Purrington practices at Group Health Coeur D Alene Medical Center in Coeur D Alene, Idaho, and maintains hospital affiliations with Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. His clinical expertise includes treating acute kidney injury and managing type 2 diabetes. He also specializes in handling hypertensive emergencies, providing critical care when patients experience dangerously high blood pressure.

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Quick Facts

  • 25 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Womack Army Medical Center
  • 4 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 4 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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25 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
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Med School: George Washington Univers Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Frank H Netter Md School Of Medicine At Quinnipiac University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Peter Russell Purrington

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Peter Russell Purrington has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Peter Russell Purrington has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Family Medicine
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Preventative Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Dr. Peter Russell Purrington holds inactive and active medical licenses in the states of Idaho and Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of Idaho that expired in 2024 and an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Womack Army Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from George Washington Univers and George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2001.

NPI Number

Dr. Purrington's NPI number is 1114020666.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Peter Purrington's office located?
Dr. Peter Purrington's office is located at 1090 W Park Pl, Coeur D Alene, ID, 83814.
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