Where does the Alaska provider data come from?

All provider data comes from the NPPES (National Plan and Provider Enumeration System) public data files published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Every licensed healthcare provider in the U.S. is required to register and maintain an NPI number. For real-time verification, use the official NPPES registry at nppes.cms.hhs.gov.

Healthcare Providers in Alaska

35,096 licensed healthcare providers are registered with a Alaska practice address in the federal NPPES database — including physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists, mental health providers, physical therapists, and healthcare organizations. The most common specialty is Mental Health Counselor (2,263 providers).

Browse by city, specialty, or ZIP code below. Data sourced from the NPPES public data files published by CMS.

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Top Specialties in Alaska

Mental Health Counselor 2,263 Community Health Worker 2,193 Case Manager 1,802 Behavior Technician 1,286 Massage Therapist 1,225 Registered Nurse 1,174 Counselor 1,140 Day Training/Habilitation 1,137 Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor 974 Physical Therapy Assistant 907 Clinical Social Worker 837 Family Medicine 815 All specialties →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many doctors and healthcare providers are in Alaska?

35,096 licensed healthcare providers have a Alaska practice address registered in the NPPES database. This count covers all provider types — physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, mental health providers, and healthcare organizations — and includes both active and deactivated NPI records.

What is the most common doctor specialty in Alaska?

The most common provider specialty in Alaska is Mental Health Counselor, with 2,263 registered providers. Other frequently listed specialties include Community Health Worker, Case Manager, Behavior Technician, Massage Therapist. Use the specialty pills above to browse any category.

What credentials do healthcare providers in Alaska hold?

Alaska providers in the NPPES registry hold a wide range of credentials. The most common include MD (Doctor of Medicine), DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician Assistant), DDS/DMD (Dentist), and RN (Registered Nurse), among many others. Use the Credentials section to filter Alaska providers by credential type.

Where does this provider data come from?

DoctorDataHub republishes data from the NPPES public data files released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Every licensed U.S. healthcare provider is required to obtain an NPI. For real-time lookup and the most current provider information, use the official registry at nppes.cms.hhs.gov.