BENJAMIN GERKE M.D.
NPI 1255795621
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Anchorage, AK

Active since April 11, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2801 DEBARR RD, ANCHORAGE, AK 99508(907) 276-1131 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 2, 2019, Sep 1, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Benjamin Gerke M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BENJAMIN GERKE M.D. (NPI 1255795621) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Anchorage, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (187853) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255795621
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN GERKECredential: M.D.
Location Address2801 DEBARR RDAnchorage, AK 99508-2932
Mailing Address2801 Debarr RdAnchorage, AK 99508-2932 · (907) 276-1131
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2022
NPI 1255795621 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in AK · 187853
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 62524 (MN)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 58410 (AZ)
2801 DEBARR RD, Anchorage, AK 99508

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Gerke M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5698067064
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220714003743
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
314 services175 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
52 services45 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
19 services18 patients
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 31500
This is a procedure where a thin tube is inserted into your windpipe to aid in breathing. It's done in emergency situations, using an endoscope, a tool with a light and camera, to ensure correct placement.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99508 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$168.20 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $42.05 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$128.73 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $32.18 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Hospitalist
2801 DEBARR RD
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2801 DEBARR RD
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2801 DEBARR RD
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2801 DEBARR RD
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Anesthesiology
2801 DEBARR RD
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Pharmacist
2801 DEBARR RD
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2801 DEBARR RD, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Internal Medicine
2801 DEBARR RD
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Benjamin Gerke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Gerke is 1255795621. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2016.

Where is Benjamin Gerke located?

Benjamin Gerke practices at 2801 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, AK 99508. The listed phone number is (907) 276-1131.

What is Benjamin Gerke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Benjamin Gerke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Gerke is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Gerke was last updated on July 1, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.