Joseph D Ference, PA-C - Medicare Physician Assistant in Lakewood, WA

Joseph D Ference, PA-C is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant" in Lakewood, Washington. He graduated from nursing school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. He is a member of the group practice Rainier Internal Medicine Llc and his current practice location is 9720 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 503-3666.

Joseph D Ference is licensed to practice in * (Not Available) (license number ) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1255387783.

Contact Information

Joseph D Ference, PA-C
9720 S Tacoma Way,
Lakewood, WA 98499-4456
(253) 503-3666
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Provider's Profile

Full NameJoseph D Ference
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience22 Years
Location9720 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joseph D Ference graduated from nursing school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255387783
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779564364
  • Enrollment ID: I20040528000575

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph D Ference such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255387783NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
364SP0808XClinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric/mental Health PA10004397 (Washington)Secondary
363A00000XPhysician Assistant (* (Not Available))Primary
363AM0700XPhysician Assistant - Medical PA10004397 (Washington)Secondary
364SF0001XClinical Nurse Specialist - Family Health PA10004397 (Washington)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rainier Internal Medicine Llc79110492427

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joseph D Ference is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph D Ference, PA-C
15 Oregon Ave Ste 308,
Tacoma, WA 98409-7462

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Joseph D Ference, PA-C
9720 S Tacoma Way,
Lakewood, WA 98499-4456

Ph: (253) 503-3666

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