Browse gastroenterologists in Alaska.
37
Gastroenterologists
100%
Accepting patients
76%
Most common: MD
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Alaska has 37 licensed gastroenterologists, which can make finding the right provider more challenging in some parts of the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (76%), which stands for Doctor of Medicine. DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is the second most common at 16%.
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 gastroenterologists.
68% accept Medicare. Patients with Alaska Medicaid (Denali Care) should verify coverage directly, as not all gastroenterologists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-38344, qhp-73836, and qhp-53901.
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 37 licensed gastroenterologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of gastroenterologists 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 gastroenterologists in Alaska include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-38344, qhp-73836, and qhp-53901. 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.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. A screening colonoscopy is $0 (preventive). A diagnostic colonoscopy costs $1,500 to $4,000. An upper endoscopy runs $1,000 to $3,000. Actual costs in Alaska depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Screening colonoscopies must be billed as preventive to be covered at 100%. If polyps are found and removed, the procedure should remain coded as screening. Verify that the endoscopy center and anesthesiologist are both in-network.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Alaska has 37 gastroenterologists. 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, 76% hold the MD credential and 16% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
68% of gastroenterologists in Alaska accept Medicare. Medicare covers screening colonoscopies every ten years for average-risk patients (no cost-sharing). Diagnostic colonoscopies and other GI procedures are covered with standard Part B cost-sharing. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some gastroenterologists in Alaska accept Alaska Medicaid (Denali Care), the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers screening colonoscopies and medically necessary GI services. Coverage details for newer medications (biologics for IBD) vary by state formulary. 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-53901.
Screening colonoscopies are covered at 100% as preventive care under the ACA with no copay (for average-risk patients starting at age 45). If polyps are found and removed during a screening, the procedure should still be billed as preventive. Diagnostic colonoscopies (ordered for symptoms) are subject to your deductible and copay. Verify the endoscopy center is in-network separately from the doctor.