Monica A Wright, MD
Monica A Wright is a Family Medicine specialist based in Anchorage, AK with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Monica a Wright, MD has been part of the Anchorage medical community since 2015 in group practice. A University of Washington School of Medicine graduate since 2015, she brings 11+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2059dNPPES updated 2020-10-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
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 = better1.64%
Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Alaska1.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.9%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in AlaskaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,054
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,043
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,004
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.53M
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$33 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Monica a Wright's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
University of Washington School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 1, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
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
University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
Po Box 4105, Portland, OR 97208-4105
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 064029
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Monica a Wright
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Monica a Wright for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Monica a Wright
NPI records show Dr. Wright as active with telehealth listed in Anchorage, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 562-9229.
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
1201 E 36th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99508-4372
Mailing Address
Po Box 4105, Portland, OR 97208-4105
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