Owen Lawrence Ala, MD
Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Owen Lawrence Ala is a Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Anchorage, AK with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HAND SURGERY
Owen Lawrence Ala, MD has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 18+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (class of 2008), he has been practicing for over 18 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99508-5234
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202371.25/100
Alaska avg: 76.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
458
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
18
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
32
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $188
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$36 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 Owen Lawrence Ala's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University
Board certified · Oct 22, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Taxonomy: 207XS0106X
Education & Training
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 2008)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 064029
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Hand Surgery Care With Owen Lawrence Ala
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Owen Lawrence Ala for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, 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 Owen Lawrence Ala
NPI records show Dr. Ala as active with telehealth listed in Anchorage, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 562-2277.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99508-5234
Mailing Address
3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99508-5234
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