David K Zielke, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
David K Zielke is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Anchorage, AK with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
David K Zielke, MD has practiced internal medicine for 12+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from State University of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2014 and has 12+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2125dNPPES updated 2020-07-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Alaska.
MIPS Score
202387.09/100
Alaska avg: 76.8 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in AlaskaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better23.7%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-59.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
145
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
28
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
93
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
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 COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$92 received from industry
1 transaction 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 David K Zielke's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University
Board certified · Jul 28, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
State University of Ny Upstate Medical University (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
1 Medical Center Dr Dartmouth-Hitchcock Graduate Medical Education, Lebanon, NH 03756-1000
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 070007
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With David K Zielke
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David K Zielke for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD 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 David K Zielke
Dr. Zielke 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) 729-1301.
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 David K Zielke
Practice Location
4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508-5926
Mailing Address
1 Medical Center Dr Dartmouth-Hitchcock Graduate Medical Education, Lebanon, NH 03756-1000
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