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Joseph D. Ference, PA-C

Physician Assistant in Lakewood, WA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1255387783

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Joseph D. Ference

Credential PA-C

Sex Male

Practice address 9720 S Tacoma Way, Lakewood, WA, 98499

Phone (253) 503-3666

Enumeration date May 26, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Jul 21, 2020

Taxonomy & licenses

364SP0808X Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License PA10004397 (WA) Secondary

363A00000X Physician Assistant Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers Primary

363AM0700X Medical Physician Assistant Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License PA10004397 (WA) Secondary

364SF0001X Family Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License PA10004397 (WA) Secondary

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Joseph Ference practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Lakewood, WA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

What is the NPI number for Joseph Ference?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Joseph Ference is 1255387783, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-07-21.