49 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Fer, Medical Oncologist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Mehmet Fer, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fer graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Medical Oncology; Providence Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Fer is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fer’s office.
Where did Dr. Fer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Medical Oncology; Providence Hosp, Internal Medicine | Providence Hospital Program
Medical School: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Fer board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Mehmet Fer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fer speak?
Dr. Fer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does Dr. Fer treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Fer diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fer. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- B-NHL
- Lymphatic Cancer
- B-cell Lymphosarcoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8510: Unspecified B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Which procedures does Dr. Fer perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mehmet Fer may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fer's office.
Does Dr. Fer accept my insurance?
Dr. Fer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fer accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Fer in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fer's office located?
What is Dr. Fer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164506887.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fer
What is Dr. Mehmet Fer's specialty?
Dr. Fer is a Medical Oncologist near Tacoma, WA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Fer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mehmet Fer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Mehmet Fer accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Mehmet Fer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mehmet Fer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mehmet Fer?
Please contact Dr. Fer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mehmet Fer have?
Dr. Mehmet Fer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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