Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Ference, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist · Medical Physician Assistant · Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist · Lakewood, WA

  • NPI 1255387783
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9720 S Tacoma Way
Lakewood, WA 984994456
(253) 503-3666
Mailing address
15 Oregon Ave Ste 308
Tacoma, WA 984097462

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2020
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #PA10004397

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255387783. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$59
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $35.46
Indivior INC. 1 $23.38

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$59

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
14
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$23,321
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Vivitrol (Naltrexone Microspheres) Brand 14 0 $23,321

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Ference's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Ference practices Physician Assistant in Lakewood, WA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Ference practice?
Dr. Joseph Ference practices at 9720 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA 984994456. Office phone: 2535033666.
What is Dr. Joseph Ference's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Ference's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255387783, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Ference accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Ference accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.