Cost of a General Doctor (Adult) Visit
in Alaska
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Alaska's remote geography and extreme physician shortage create unique healthcare delivery challenges, with only 13 active General Doctor (Adult) providers serving the entire state. Despite these access barriers, General Doctor (Adult) visit costs remain relatively controlled, with patients typically paying between $80 and $91 for standard consultations, and a median out-of-pocket cost of $80. Patients can browse all available General Doctor (Adult) providers across Alaska's limited but distributed network of specialists.
Average
$84
Median
$80
Lowest
$80
Highest
$91
Providers
13
36% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does internal medicine visit compare to related procedures in Alaska?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Visit Standard office visit with a family medicine physician | 99214 | $80 | $80 | $80 | 65 |
| 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 internal 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 Internists in Alaska
Dr. Austin Nelson, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · Anchorage, AK
Dr. Jonathan Zarley, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · Sitka, AK
Dr. Jennifer Brown, MD
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Dr. Kwanghee Kim, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · Anchorage, AK
Dr. Ross Dodge, MD
Internal Medicine Physician · Jber, AK
Why General Doctor (Adult) Visit Costs Vary Across Alaska
Alaska's healthcare costs run approximately 35% above national averages, driven by extreme geographic isolation, limited transportation infrastructure, and the highest physician shortage rates in the nation. The state's unique challenges include serving remote communities accessible only by plane or boat, creating exceptional operational costs for healthcare delivery.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Anchorage contains 12 of Alaska's 13 General Doctor (Adult) providers, leaving vast rural areas including the Kenai Peninsula, Interior Alaska, and Southeast Alaska with extremely limited specialty access. Patients in remote communities often face thousands of dollars in travel costs to reach General Doctor (Adult) care, sometimes requiring overnight stays in Anchorage or Fairbanks.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient clinics at Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital typically charge higher facility fees due to 24/7 staffing requirements and emergency backup capabilities. Independent practices face unique overhead challenges including heating costs during Alaska's long winters and premium pay required to attract physicians to the state.
Insurance Market Competition in Alaska
Premera Blue Cross dominates Alaska's insurance market with limited competition, reducing insurer pressure to negotiate aggressively low provider rates. The concentrated market allows providers to maintain higher reimbursement rates compared to states with robust insurer competition, contributing to Alaska's elevated healthcare costs.
Physician Supply and Demand in Alaska
With only 13 active General Doctor (Adult) providers serving Alaska's 735,000 residents, the state faces one of the nation's most severe specialist shortages. This supply-demand imbalance allows providers to maintain premium pricing and often results in extended wait times of several weeks for non-urgent appointments.
Cost by Procedure Type
Internal 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 — General Doctor (Adult) Costs in Alaska
What is the average cost of a General Doctor (Adult) visit in Alaska without insurance?
Does Alaska Medicaid cover General Doctor (Adult) visits?
How do I find an affordable General Doctor (Adult) 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 General Doctor (Adult) visit in Alaska?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a General Doctor (Adult) in Alaska?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99214)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska Range: $80 – $314 | $236 |
| 2 | New Hampshire Range: $113 – $282 | $205 |
| 3 | Maine Range: $85 – $255 | $197 |
| 4 | Wyoming Range: $98 – $303 | $177 |
| 5 | Iowa Range: $80 – $274 | $165 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $315 | $162 |
| 7 | Minnesota Range: $73 – $313 | $159 |
| 8 | Vermont Range: $73 – $243 | $158 |
| 9 | New Mexico Range: $80 – $234 | $157 |
| 10 | South Dakota Range: $80 – $293 | $154 |
| 11 | Illinois Range: $73 – $226 | $151 |
| 12 | District of Columbia Range: $59 – $242 | $148 |
| 13 | Delaware Range: $80 – $200 | $141 |
| 14 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $255 | $140 |
| 15 | California Range: $80 – $250 | $138 |
| 16 | New York Range: $73 – $200 | $135 |
| 17 | Washington Range: $80 – $242 | $134 |
| 18 | Michigan Range: $66 – $236 | $130 |
| 19 | Hawaii Range: $70 – $228 | $128 |
| 20 | Georgia Range: $74 – $202 | $127 |
| 21 | Connecticut Range: $80 – $202 | $125 |
| 22 | Arkansas Range: $72 – $175 | $125 |
| 23 | Indiana Range: $74 – $209 | $125 |
| 24 | Louisiana Range: $70 – $202 | $124 |
| 25 | Colorado Range: $80 – $203 | $124 |
| 26 | West Virginia Range: $80 – $159 | $124 |
| 27 | Oregon Range: $80 – $206 | $124 |
| 28 | Ohio Range: $70 – $201 | $124 |
| 29 | Rhode Island Range: $80 – $200 | $123 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania Range: $74 – $202 | $122 |
| 31 | Kentucky Range: $80 – $201 | $122 |
| 32 | Utah Range: $75 – $204 | $121 |
| 33 | North Dakota Range: $80 – $188 | $120 |
| 34 | North Carolina Range: $73 – $200 | $119 |
| 35 | Florida Range: $55 – $207 | $117 |
| 36 | Tennessee Range: $73 – $173 | $115 |
| 37 | Missouri Range: $72 – $146 | $115 |
| 38 | Maryland Range: $49 – $202 | $112 |
| 39 | Nevada Range: $48 – $202 | $112 |
| 40 | Kansas Range: $72 – $151 | $111 |
| 41 | Arizona Range: $65 – $179 | $111 |
| 42 | South Carolina Range: $73 – $163 | $105 |
| 43 | Oklahoma Range: $72 – $158 | $105 |
| 44 | New Jersey Range: $53 – $193 | $103 |
| 45 | Alabama Range: $64 – $160 | $101 |
| 46 | Mississippi Range: $64 – $150 | $101 |
| 47 | Idaho Range: $75 – $125 | $93 |
| 48 | Montana Range: $80 – $102 | $87 |
| 49 | Alaska Range: $80 – $91 | $84 |