Gina Lee Parlato Pender, M.D.
Gina Lee Parlato Pender, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 29+ years, working in group practice. Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (class of 1997), she has been practicing for over 29 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 679dNPPES updated 2024-06-26 · 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.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.17%
Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Alaska2.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.4%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 pts)
Better than 72% of reporting doctors in AlaskaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
277
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
248
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,952
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $334k
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 (-12%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$304 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 Gina Lee Parlato Pender's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · Jun 25, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
29 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
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 070003
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Gina Lee Parlato Pender
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gina Lee Parlato Pender 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 Gina Lee Parlato Pender
Dr. Parlato Pender 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) 452-8251.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1717 W Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-5926
Mailing Address
1717 W Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-5926
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