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JOAN LORRAINE FISCHER ARNP CNM
NPI 1659356707
Advanced Practice Midwife in Tacoma, WA

Active since December 13, 2005
6002 N WESTGATE BLVD, STE 230, TACOMA, WA 98406(253) 761-2244(253) 761-1040 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Joan Lorraine Fischer Arnp Cnm NPPES

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

JOAN LORRAINE FISCHER ARNP CNM (NPI 1659356707) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (025804 AP30005427) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659356707
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameJOAN LORRAINE FISCHERCredential: ARNP CNM
Location Address6002 N WESTGATE BLVD, STE 230Tacoma, WA 98406-2570
Mailing Address6002 N Westgate Blvd, Ste 230Tacoma, WA 98406-2570 · (253) 761-2244 · Fax (253) 761-1040
Phone(253) 761-2244
Fax(253) 761-1040
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 2011
✔ NPI 1659356707 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 025804 AP30005427
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 025801 RN00074180 (WA)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Obstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 363LX0001X · License 025804 AP30005427 (WA)
6002 N WESTGATE BLVD, Tacoma, WA 98406
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Other Identifiers 4

Other5413F1WA · Regence
Medicaid9300435WA
Other0270549WA · L&i
OtherG8895726WA · Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

BERNADETTE CLARA HILLSON CNM, ARNP
Advanced Practice Midwife
6002 N WESTGATE BLVD, STE 230
TACOMA, WA 98406
Pierce County (253) 761-2244
SYLVIA HAZEL WOOD ARNP CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
6002 N WESTGATE BLVD, SUITE 230
TACOMA, WA 98406
Pierce County (253) 761-2244
LYNN MARIE LANGSFORD ARNP CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
6002 N WESTGATE BLVD, STE 230
TACOMA, WA 98406
Pierce County (253) 761-2244
LYNNE P CLARK MD PS
Surgery
6002 N WESTGATE BLVD, SUITE 150
TACOMA, WA 98406
Pierce County (253) 752-8882
LYNNE PATRICIA CLARK MD
Surgery
6002 N WESTGATE BLVD, SUITE 150
TACOMA, WA 98406
Pierce County (253) 752-8882

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 Joan Fischer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joan Fischer is 1659356707. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2005.

Where is Joan Fischer located?

Joan Fischer practices at 6002 N Westgate Blvd Ste 230, Tacoma, WA 98406. The listed phone number is (253) 761-2244.

What is Joan Fischer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

What insurance does Joan Fischer accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Joan Fischer 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 Joan Fischer was last updated on April 7, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.