Browse anesthesiologists in Alaska.
165
Anesthesiologists
100%
Accepting patients
84%
Most common: MD
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Alaska has 165 licensed anesthesiologists spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (84%), which stands for Doctor of Medicine. DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is the second most common at 10%.
University of Washington School of Medicine - WWAMI Alaska Track trains practitioners in the state. Notable hospitals include Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital, and Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. Health systems such as Providence Alaska Medical Center, Southcentral Foundation, and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium employ many of the state's anesthesiologists.
62% accept Medicare. Patients with Alaska Medicaid (Denali Care) should verify coverage directly, as not all anesthesiologists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-38344, qhp-73836, and qhp-33602.
Alaska relies heavily on telemedicine to serve remote communities, with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium operating one of the largest tribal telehealth networks in the United States.
Alaska has 165 licensed anesthesiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of anesthesiologists in Alaska are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among anesthesiologists in Alaska include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-38344, qhp-73836, and qhp-33602. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
Anesthesia charges range from $500 to $1,500 per hour. A labor epidural costs $1,000 to $3,000. A nerve block runs $500 to $2,000. Actual costs in Alaska depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Anesthesia is billed by time units. Longer surgeries cost more. Under the No Surprises Act, you cannot be balance-billed by out-of-network anesthesiologists at in-network facilities. Review your surgical estimate for anesthesia charges.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Alaska has 165 anesthesiologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Alaska, 84% hold the MD credential and 10% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
62% of anesthesiologists in Alaska accept Medicare. Medicare covers anesthesia services as part of surgical benefits. Anesthesiologist fees are included in the overall surgical billing. The No Surprises Act protects against out-of-network anesthesia charges at in-network facilities. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some anesthesiologists in Alaska accept Alaska Medicaid (Denali Care), the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers anesthesia services as part of surgical care in all states. No additional authorization is needed beyond surgical approval. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Alaska Medicaid (Denali Care) participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in Alaska include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-38344, qhp-73836, and qhp-33602.
Anesthesia services are covered as part of your surgical benefits. The anesthesiologist may bill separately from the surgeon and hospital. Under the No Surprises Act, you are protected from surprise out-of-network anesthesia bills at in-network facilities. Anesthesia is billed by time (per unit), so longer surgeries cost more. Pre-operative consultations may have a separate copay.