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Joseph D. Ference , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Lakewood, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Joseph Ference, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Lakewood, WA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2002, Joseph Ference delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9720 S TACOMA WAY.

Joseph Ference is affiliated with Rainier Internal Medicine Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

9720 S Tacoma Way

Lakewood, WA 984994456

Telephone 2535033666
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Rainier Internal Medicine Llc Facility NPI 1972735157

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Lakewood, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +10.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.4 Yrs
State Avg: 12.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
24 Specialists

Practicing in Lakewood, WA (3774 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ference (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Lakewood Specialty Average (13.4 Years) 13.4 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-07-21
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 364SP0808X

State License WA PA10004397

Definition to come...

Physician Assistant - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License WA PA10004397

Definition to come...

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Family Health

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 364SF0001X

State License WA PA10004397

Definition to come...

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rainier Internal Medicine Llc

9720 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 984994456

Phone: 2535033666

Rainier Internal Medicine Llc

3800 3rd St Se, Puyallup, WA 983741109

Phone: 2532000415

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
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Licensed Practical Nurse

NPI 1003513185
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Licensed Practical Nurse

NPI 1013579267
Angela Ballensky

Licensed Practical Nurse

NPI 1023649100
Rochelle Lortz

Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

NPI 1033906185
Adrienne Demler

Licensed Practical Nurse

NPI 1043860141
Alice Park

Registered Nurse

NPI 1043860190

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 21, 2020

Registered at 9720 S TACOMA WAY, LAKEWOOD, WA 984994456 (Tel: 2535033666)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 21, 2020

Registered at 15 OREGON AVE STE 308, TACOMA, WA 984097462

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2020

Physician Assistant

NPI Profile Active March 04, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 04, 2016

Registered at 12330 NE 8TH ST, SUITE 100, BELLEVUE, WA 980053187 (Tel: 4254542238)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 04, 2016

Registered at 12330 NE8TH ST, STE 100, BELLEVUE, WA 980053187 (Tel: 4254542238)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 04, 2016

Recorded as JOSEPH FERENCE, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 04, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #PA10004397 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255387783
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 26, 2006
Last Update: July 21, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

15 Oregon Ave Ste 308

Tacoma, WA 984097462

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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