Cost of a Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) Visit
in Alaska
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Alaska's remote geography creates unique healthcare access challenges, yet the state maintains remarkably consistent Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) visit costs across all regions. Patients typically pay between $80 and $80, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $80 for most family medicine consultations. With only 65 active Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) providers serving the entire state, patients can browse all available providers in Alaska to find the most convenient location and schedule.
Average
$80
Median
$80
Lowest
$80
Highest
$80
Providers
65
38% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does family medicine visit compare to related procedures in Alaska?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine Visit Standard office visit with an internist | 99214 | $80 | $80 | $91 | 13 |
| Cardiologist Visit Standard office visit with a cardiologist | 99214 | $80 | $80 | $80 | 14 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 99214 — Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 99214 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99214 (Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99214 covers: the provider's professional fee for family medicine visit. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top Rated Family medicine physicians in Alaska
Dr. William Buttner, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Anchorage, AK
Dr. Maria Freeman, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Anchorage, AK
Dr. Laura Walters, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Kodiak, AK
Dr. Dale Trombley, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Anchorage, AK
Dr. John Nolte, MD
Family Medicine Physician · Anchorage, AK
Why Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) Visit Costs Vary Across Alaska
Alaska's healthcare costs run approximately 35% above the national average due to the state's remote location, harsh climate, and challenging logistics for medical supplies and equipment. Despite these factors, Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) visit rates remain surprisingly affordable compared to other specialists, reflecting the essential nature of family medicine services in underserved rural communities.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Anchorage concentrates 75% of Alaska's Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) specialists, leaving vast rural regions served by traveling providers, community health centers, and telemedicine services. Rural patients often face additional travel costs and time off work to access specialist care, though Alaska's uniform $80 visit rates help control the direct medical expense portion of care.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based family medicine clinics in Alaska face higher overhead costs due to heating, equipment transport, and staff housing allowances, yet maintain the same $80 negotiated rates as independent practices. Major health systems like Alaska Regional and Providence Alaska Medical Center absorb these additional costs through their broader service portfolios and federal rural health funding programs.
Insurance Market Competition in Alaska
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield dominates Alaska's insurance market with limited competition from other carriers, resulting in standardized negotiated rates but fewer plan options for consumers. This market concentration actually benefits patients through consistent $80 Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) visit costs, though it limits choice in coverage features and network flexibility.
Physician Supply and Demand in Alaska
With only 65 active Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) providers serving Alaska's entire population, the state faces a significant shortage that creates longer wait times but has not inflated visit costs due to regulated insurance rates. Federal programs encouraging rural practice and telemedicine expansion help address access issues, though recruitment and retention of specialists remains challenging in Alaska's remote environment.
Cost by Procedure Type
Family Medicine Visit can be billed under different CPT codes depending on what's done during the procedure in Alaska.
Follow-up, low complexity
Follow-up, moderate complexity
Follow-up, high complexity
New patient, low complexity
New patient, moderate complexity
New patient, high complexity
Costs shown are median negotiated rates. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan and provider.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) Costs in Alaska
What is the average cost of a Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) visit in Alaska without insurance?
Does Alaska Medicaid cover Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) visits?
How do I find an affordable Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) near me in Alaska?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) visit in Alaska?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Primary Care Doctor (Family Medicine) in Alaska?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99214)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska Range: $91 – $314 | $215 |
| 2 | New Hampshire Range: $101 – $282 | $198 |
| 3 | Iowa Range: $80 – $314 | $187 |
| 4 | Maine Range: $80 – $255 | $180 |
| 5 | Minnesota Range: $81 – $313 | $162 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $313 | $161 |
| 7 | California Range: $70 – $250 | $154 |
| 8 | Wyoming Range: $80 – $251 | $152 |
| 9 | Illinois Range: $77 – $226 | $148 |
| 10 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $271 | $144 |
| 11 | Rhode Island Range: $85 – $200 | $143 |
| 12 | North Dakota Range: $91 – $240 | $141 |
| 13 | Texas Range: $70 – $221 | $139 |
| 14 | New Mexico Range: $80 – $178 | $138 |
| 15 | Vermont Range: $107 – $166 | $138 |
| 16 | Mississippi Range: $67 – $249 | $136 |
| 17 | Michigan Range: $66 – $249 | $134 |
| 18 | South Dakota Range: $77 – $239 | $132 |
| 19 | Hawaii Range: $70 – $239 | $131 |
| 20 | New York Range: $78 – $200 | $131 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania Range: $73 – $228 | $130 |
| 22 | Louisiana Range: $69 – $222 | $130 |
| 23 | Colorado Range: $80 – $210 | $126 |
| 24 | Connecticut Range: $80 – $200 | $124 |
| 25 | Oregon Range: $80 – $204 | $124 |
| 26 | Indiana Range: $80 – $202 | $123 |
| 27 | Ohio Range: $70 – $201 | $122 |
| 28 | Georgia Range: $72 – $188 | $122 |
| 29 | South Carolina Range: $68 – $216 | $121 |
| 30 | Washington Range: $80 – $202 | $121 |
| 31 | North Carolina Range: $66 – $210 | $119 |
| 32 | Nevada Range: $48 – $182 | $118 |
| 33 | Virginia Range: $60 – $191 | $116 |
| 34 | Arkansas Range: $70 – $175 | $116 |
| 35 | West Virginia Range: $80 – $133 | $115 |
| 36 | Florida Range: $54 – $200 | $115 |
| 37 | Idaho Range: $75 – $179 | $115 |
| 38 | New Jersey Range: $53 – $188 | $113 |
| 39 | Missouri Range: $67 – $148 | $113 |
| 40 | Kansas Range: $76 – $158 | $113 |
| 41 | Maryland Range: $49 – $194 | $112 |
| 42 | District of Columbia Range: $53 – $199 | $112 |
| 43 | Kentucky Range: $80 – $170 | $110 |
| 44 | Utah Range: $60 – $180 | $110 |
| 45 | Tennessee Range: $70 – $168 | $109 |
| 46 | Oklahoma Range: $70 – $158 | $104 |
| 47 | Arizona Range: $63 – $168 | $104 |
| 48 | Alabama Range: $61 – $160 | $100 |
| 49 | Delaware Range: $58 – $123 | $91 |
| 50 | Alaska Range: $80 – $80 | $80 |
| 51 | Montana Range: $80 – $80 | $80 |