Ms. Joan Lorraine Fischer
Certified Nurse Midwife in Tacoma, Washington
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 25+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Ms. Joan Lorraine Fischer, ARNP CNM, is a Certified Nurse Midwife specialist in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Certified Nurse Midwife. She is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph Medical Center. Ms. Joan Lorraine Fischer also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Franciscan Medical Group. Ms. Joan Lorraine Fischer accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (253) 761-2244 to request Ms. Joan Lorraine Fischer the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joan Lorraine Fischer |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
1456547421 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Certified Nurse Midwife (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 25 years of diverse experience
Credentials
Education and Training
- Ms. Joan Lorraine Fischer graduated in 1999.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1659356707
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 7, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Ms. Joan Lorraine Fischer
Medical Licenses
Ms. Joan Lorraine Fischer has been primarily specialized in Advanced Practice Midwife for over 25 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Advanced Practice Midwife
click for detail Advanced Practice Midwife Midwifery practice as conducted by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) is the independent management of women's health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post partum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. The CNM and CM practice within a health care system that provides for consultation, collaborative management, or referral, as indicated by the health status of the client. CNMs and CMs practice in accord with the Standards for the Practice of Midwifery, as defined by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
| 025804 AP30005427 | Washington |
- Nursing Service Providers / Registered Nurse
click for detail Registered Nurse (1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.’s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.
| 025801 RN00074180 | Washington |
- Nurse Practitioner / Obstetrics & Gynecology
| 025804 AP30005427 | Washington |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Tacoma, Washington | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Franciscan Medical Group | 661 |
Practice Locations
6002 N Westgate Blvd
Ste 230
Tacoma, WA 98406-2570
Phone: (253) 761-2244
Fax: (253) 761-1040
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
1812 S J St
Tacoma, WA 98405-4965
Phone: (253) 428-2200
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, April 7, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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