Marlena Grace Strandir, D.O.

Family Medicine

Marlena Grace Strandir is a Family Medicine specialist based in Dillingham, AK with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(907) 842-9218Dillingham, AK
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Marlena Grace Strandir, D.O. has practiced family medicine for 14+ years, working in group practice. With 14+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Dillingham area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 43% 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 Dillingham14+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 1832dNPPES updated 2021-05-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6000 Kanakanak Rd, Dillingham, AK 99576-0130

Fax: (907) 842-9250
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

14.41%

Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)

14.41% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83.5%

Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Alaska

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

Medicare Patients

70

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

67

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

340

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $23k

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 (-1%)69%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-34%)36%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-34%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-13%)36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Tobacco Use Disorder
30%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$27 received from industry

1 transaction 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 Marlena Grace Strandir's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 25, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1201 E 36th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508-4372

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 070020

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Marlena Grace Strandir

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Marlena Grace Strandir for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Dillingham 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 Marlena Grace Strandir

Dr. Strandir is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dillingham, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 842-9218.

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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