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Joshua Nyer Urness, PA-C
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
About me
I was born in Seattle, Washington, but grew up on Bainbridge Island. I moved to Portland, Oregon, for graduate school at Oregon Health and Science University and moved back to the Seattle area because this is where the majority of my friends and family reside and where I consider home. I am married, and I have many nieces and nephews.
About my practice
I truly enjoying working with people and have always been fascinated by medical science, which is why I decided to pursue a career in medicine. I joined Kaiser Permanent because I wanted to work with a medical group that is focused on preventive medicine. I strive to treat each patient as an individual and try to listen to their full range of concerns. I practice evidence-based medicine in treating patients. I enjoy getting to know my patients and helping them with long term health goals.
How I thrive
I enjoy backpacking, running, fly fishing, sea kayaking, and mountaineering. My favorite vacations have included long distance bicycle touring from Spain to Turkey and trekking throughout Nepal. I also enjoy playing the mandolin. I stay healthy by cooking good meals with friends and family, weekly exercise (cycling and running), and playing music with friends as often as time allows.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Everett Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 425-261-1515
- Main number
- 1-800-422-2844 (toll free)
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Professional school
Oregon Health & Science University School of MedicineJoined Kaiser Permanente
2018Provider ID
076010License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1912353053Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
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12/11/2025