Amber N Figueroa, DO
Patients across AK can see Amber N Figueroa, DO in person in Fairbanks or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Federal MIPS score higher than 34% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2107dNPPES updated 2020-07-29 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Alaska avg: 76.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.38%
Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.8%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
≈ Same as national average
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
384
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
358
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,868
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $892k
Percentile rankings compared against 253 reporting peers in Alaska.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$264 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Amber N Figueroa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med
Board certified · Jul 28, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med (Class of 2000)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 070003
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Amber N Figueroa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Amber N Figueroa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fairbanks required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Amber N Figueroa
Dr. Figueroa is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fairbanks, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 459-3500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Amber N Figueroa
Practice Location
1001 Noble St Ste 1, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4991
Mailing Address
1001 Noble St Ste 1, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4991
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