Cristina Copus, D.O
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Cristina Copus is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Anchorage, AK with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cristina Copus, D.O has been part of the Anchorage medical community since 2016 in group practice. A University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med graduate since 2016, she brings 10+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 213dNPPES updated 2025-10-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 300, Anchorage, AK 99508-5234
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202371.25/100
Alaska avg: 76.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.5%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in AlaskaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
189
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
105
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
722
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.02M
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
44 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Cristina Copus's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med
Board certified · Oct 22, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
3801 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99508-5234
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 064029
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Cristina Copus
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cristina Copus for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Anchorage 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 Cristina Copus
Dr. Copus is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Anchorage, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 562-2277.
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 Cristina Copus
Practice Location
3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 300, Anchorage, AK 99508-5234
Mailing Address
3801 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99508-5234
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