Sarah C Spencer, DO
Addiction Medicine Family Medicine
Sarah C Spencer is an Addiction Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Ninilchik, AK with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 21 years in family medicine, Sarah C Spencer, DO is a long-established addiction medicine family medicine specialist in Ninilchik. A University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine graduate since 2005, she brings 21+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 866dNPPES updated 2024-01-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
15765 Kinsley Rd, Ninilchik, AK 99639
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202365.45/100
Alaska avg: 76.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.37%
Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Alaska1.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.1%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in AlaskaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
121
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
68
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
875
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $132k
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$149 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Sarah C Spencer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine
Board certified · Jan 4, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
Taxonomy: 207QA0401X
Education & Training
University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
Po Box 39386, Ninilchik, AK 99639-0386
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 070006
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah C Spencer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ninilchik 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 Sarah C Spencer
NPI records show Dr. Spencer as active with telehealth listed in Ninilchik, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 567-3970.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sarah C Spencer
Practice Location
15765 Kinsley Rd, Ninilchik, AK 99639
Mailing Address
Po Box 39386, Ninilchik, AK 99639-0386
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