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AK PROVIDER DATA

Alaska Healthcare Provider Data

Alaska's healthcare system uniquely balances urban medical centers in Anchorage with telehealth and tribal health networks serving some of the most remote communities in the country.

Updated February 2026

7,500+
Total Providers
2,200+
Active Physicians
500+
Dental Practices
1,100+
Mental Health Providers

Top Healthcare Specialties in Alaska

  • Primary Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Mental Health
  • Dentistry
  • Family Medicine

Major Healthcare Markets in Alaska

  • Anchorage
  • Fairbanks
  • Juneau

Regulatory Environment

The Alaska State Medical Board licenses physicians and maintains some of the most expansive telehealth regulations in the nation, reflecting the need to serve geographically isolated populations. Physicians must complete 50 CME hours per biennial renewal period.

Alaska's telehealth policies allow providers to deliver care across vast distances without requiring an initial in-person visit. The state has invested heavily in telehealth infrastructure, particularly for behavioral health and specialty consultations to bush communities accessible only by air.

Alaska expanded Medicaid in 2015, adding roughly 40,000 residents to coverage. The Alaska Tribal Health System operates under a unique self-governance model, with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium managing one of the largest tribal health networks in the U.S., serving over 170,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people.

Market Overview

Anchorage concentrates roughly half the state's providers and is home to Providence Alaska Medical Center, the state's largest hospital with over 400 beds. The Anchorage market also includes the Alaska Native Medical Center, a 150-bed facility that serves as the tertiary referral center for the entire tribal health system.

Fairbanks and Juneau function as secondary hubs, though their provider populations are significantly smaller than Anchorage. Community health aides and behavioral health aides fill critical gaps in over 170 villages that lack physicians entirely. Many specialists rotate between communities on a scheduled basis.

Provider recruitment remains Alaska's defining challenge. High cost of living, geographic isolation, and harsh conditions mean the state relies heavily on locum tenens physicians. Signing bonuses and loan forgiveness programs are standard for positions outside Anchorage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of healthcare provider data are available for Alaska?

Provyx covers Alaska physicians, dentists, mental health providers, nurse practitioners, and community health aides. Records include NPI numbers, practice addresses, phone numbers, specialties, and tribal health system affiliations where applicable.

How does Alaska handle healthcare in remote areas?

Alaska relies heavily on telehealth, community health aides, and the tribal health system to deliver care to remote communities. The state's telehealth infrastructure is among the most developed in the country, connecting over 170 rural villages to specialists in Anchorage and Fairbanks.

What specialties are most needed in Alaska?

Primary care, emergency medicine, and behavioral health are in highest demand across Alaska. The state offers significant recruitment incentives for providers willing to serve in rural and frontier areas, including loan repayment programs and signing bonuses.

Which health systems dominate Alaska's market?

Providence Health and Services operates Alaska's largest hospital in Anchorage. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium runs the statewide tribal health network. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Bartlett Regional in Juneau serve as the main facilities outside Anchorage.

How current is the Alaska provider data?

Alaska provider records are verified against NPI registry data and state licensing files on a rolling basis. Given the high turnover rate in rural positions, we prioritize frequent updates for bush and remote facility rosters to keep contact information accurate.

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