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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.
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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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Coeur D Alene , ID | POST FALLS , ID | Coeur D Alene , ID | Coeur D Alene , ID |
| 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
Medical Specialties
Dr. Peter Russell Purrington has the following 4 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Peter Russell Purrington has the following 7 areas of expertise
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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- Dr. Peter Purrington's office is located at 1090 W Park Pl, Coeur D Alene, ID, 83814.
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