JOSEPH D. FERENCE PA-C
NPI 1255387783
Physician Assistant in Lakewood, WA

Active since May 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9720 S TACOMA WAY, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499(253) 503-3666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2020, Mar 4, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Joseph D. Ference Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOSEPH D. FERENCE PA-C (NPI 1255387783) is an individual physician assistant in Lakewood, Washington and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255387783
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH D. FERENCECredential: PA-C
Location Address9720 S TACOMA WAYLakewood, WA 98499-4456
Mailing Address15 Oregon Ave Ste 308Tacoma, WA 98409-7462
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2020
NPI 1255387783 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
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.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License PA10004397 (WA)
Also ListedClinical Nurse Specialist · Family HealthTaxonomy 364SF0001X · License PA10004397 (WA)
Also ListedClinical Nurse Specialist · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 364SP0808X · License PA10004397 (WA)
9720 S TACOMA WAY, Lakewood, WA 98499

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph D. Ference Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3779564364
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040528000575
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98499 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Licensed Practical Nurse
9720 S TACOMA WAY
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Licensed Practical Nurse
9720 S TACOMA WAY
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Licensed Practical Nurse
9720 S TACOMA WAY
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
9720 S TACOMA WAY
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Licensed Practical Nurse
9720 S TACOMA WAY
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Behavior Analyst
9720 S TACOMA WAY
TACOMA, WA 98499
Licensed Practical Nurse
9720 S TACOMA WAY
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Registered Nurse
9720 S TACOMA WAY
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Ference's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Ference is 1255387783. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006.

Where is Joseph Ference located?

Joseph Ference practices at 9720 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 98499. The listed phone number is (253) 503-3666.

What is Joseph Ference's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Joseph Ference enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Ference is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joseph Ference accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Joseph Ference as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Ference was last updated on July 21, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.