Donna M Check, ANP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Donna M Check is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Palmer, AK with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(907) 761-5800Palmer, AK
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across AK can see Donna M Check, ANP in person in Palmer or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 6 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.23/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Alaska
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 88% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alaska
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 37 Nurse Practitioner providers in AKSee all Nurse Practitioner in Palmer6+ years experienceNPI since 2017

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

2250 S Woodworth Loop Ste 202, Palmer, AK 99645-7457

Fax: (907) 761-5801
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 88% of doctors in Alaska on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

94.23/100

Alaska avg: 76.8 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)

Better than 88% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alaska

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.4%

Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.6 pts)

Better than 88% of reporting doctors in Alaska

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

Medicare Patients

43

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

81

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,198

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $70k

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+40%)74%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+40%)72%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-21%)49%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-26%)44%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
40%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

ADHD
26%

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

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. Board certified · Sep 19, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 6 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in PalmerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 4105, Portland, OR 97208-4105

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Donna M Check

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Donna M Check for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Palmer 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 Donna M Check

NPI records show Dr. Check as active with telehealth listed in Palmer, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 761-5800.

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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