Bethany V Chernich, D.O.

Family Medicine

Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE

(907) 459-3500Fairbanks, AK
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across AK can see Bethany V Chernich, D.O. in person in Fairbanks or via virtual visit — no travel required. A At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville graduate since 2005, she brings 21+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in Alaska
  • Uses generic medications more than 47% 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
1 of 95 Family Medicine providers in AKSee all Family Medicine in Fairbanks21+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 783dNPPES updated 2024-03-14 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1001 Noble St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-4922

Fax: (907) 459-3526
CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

75/100

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 = better

4.7%

Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)

4.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

84.3%

Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Alaska

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

353

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

265

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,023

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $463k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-24%)46%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2005

    A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 13, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville (Class of 2005)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 73720, Fairbanks, AK 99707-3720

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 070003

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Bethany V Chernich

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Bethany V Chernich 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 Bethany V Chernich

Dr. Chernich 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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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