Gina Lee Parlato Pender, M.D.

Family Medicine

(907) 452-8251Fairbanks, AK
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 95 Family Medicine providers in AKSee all Family Medicine in Fairbanks29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 679dNPPES updated 2024-06-26 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1717 W Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701-5926

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.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.17%

Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Alaska

2.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.4%

Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 pts)

Better than 72% of reporting doctors in Alaska

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

Medicare Patients

277

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

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 (-12%)58%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-15%)34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$304 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1997

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo

  2. Board certified · Jun 25, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 29 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

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 070003

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Virtual 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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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