Melanie Thelen, PA-C
Melanie Thelen is a Physician Assistant based in Anchorage, AK with over 4 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melanie Thelen, PA-C specializes in medical, serving patients in Anchorage, AK in group practice. She completed training at University of Washington School of Medicine in 2022 and is early in her career. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 125dNPPES updated 2026-01-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in AlaskaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
86
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
47
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
82
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%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.
Graduated medical school · 2022
University of Washington School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 18, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
4 years in practice
Early-career
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Education & Training
University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 2022)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 064029
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Melanie Thelen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melanie Thelen for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol 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 Melanie Thelen
Dr. Thelen 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) 569-1433.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melanie Thelen
Practice Location
3851 Piper St Ste U466, Anchorage, AK 99508-6905
Mailing Address
3851 Piper St Ste U466, Anchorage, AK 99508-6905
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