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Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD

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(21 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Third Floor
Tacoma, WA 98405

(253) 792-6555

Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA specializing in sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma.

Office Locations

315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Third Floor
Tacoma, WA 98405

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, spinal decompression surgery, spinal fusion, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2012 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
aspiration	12
bone marrow tests	12
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	510
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	79

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
aspiration	15
bone marrow tests	15
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	505
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
nerve procedures	30
spinal procedures	74

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	23
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
aspiration	25
bone marrow tests	25
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	580
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
nerve procedures	46
spinal procedures	73

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	29
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
aspiration	14
bone marrow tests	14
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	630
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	32
spinal procedures	73

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	686
Black	34
Hispanic	26
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	44
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
aspiration	16
bone marrow tests	16
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	583
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	86

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	34
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	595
nerve procedures	31
spinal procedures	69

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	29
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	598
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
nerve procedures	28
spinal procedures	73

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	14
Hispanic	11
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	21
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	18
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	540
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	62

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	32
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	19
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	439
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	65

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	11
Hispanic	12
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	21
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	451
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	33
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	423
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
nerve procedures	27
spinal procedures	53

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	28
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Tacoma, WA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
aspiration	16
bone marrow tests	16
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	532
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	68

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	317
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	123
85 and over	26
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	159

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tacoma, WA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Cove saw my mother before she passed and I was so impressed with him that when I needed to see someone for my spine I wanted to see him. He is a fantastic caring Dr, very kind, he knows his stuff and is confident but extremely humble. He explained everything, answered my questions helped me understand my symptoms and possible ways to go forward.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Cove provided exemplary care. Very good listening, pleasant, empathetic, extremely knowledgeable, reviewed the imaging and options very thoroughly. Answered all of my questions. Went above and beyond to real time consult another colleague to assure that I had information about all options and was engaged in decision making. Role model care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Cove was attentive and so helpful. He listened to my concerns, discussed options for treatment, reviewed my MRI with me, and engaged in a conversation that left me feeling reassured and confident. I appreciate his thoughtful approach and his wisdom.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-03

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Very impressed with Dr Cover. He explained things on my level. Very concerned about what was going on with me and ensuring I got the care I was going to need moving forward

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-06

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Dr. Cove & his team were so polite & very efficient very nice professional friendly workers they are Multi care. It is what makes the visit go so smoothly.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-01

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Dr. Cove was very thorough and listened to my concerns. MA Kylea was delightful and teaching/training, she deserves raise!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-09

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Dr. Cove is super, super smart. He was very attentive as I told him about my ails.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Cove as always very attentive to my concerns; pain and next step care

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-12

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Very good communication and explaination from the provider.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-15

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I can't say enough about how great Dr Cove is.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jos A. Cove, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$344 MAZOR X SYSTEM $175	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $168
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$203 Spine $186	VIPER $16
Nevro Corp.	$165 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $165
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$26 EBI Bone Healing System $26
Mazor Robotics Inc.	$20 $20
Other	$18 BIOVANCE $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$775

Biography

Dr. Jos Cove's specialties are orthopedic trauma, pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and spine surgery. He practices in Tacoma, WA. After attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Dr. Cove completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with MultiCare. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Tacoma, WA.