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MARY OWENGA GWAYI-CHORE MD
NPI 1487628061
Family Medicine in Anchorage, AK

Active since February 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1341 BIRCHWOOD ST, ANCHORAGE, AK 99508(907) 868-1288(907) 868-1288 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mary Owenga Gwayi-chore Md NPPES

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

MARY OWENGA GWAYI-CHORE MD (NPI 1487628061) is an individual family medicine provider in Anchorage, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (6990) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Commonwealth Health Center, and is a graduate of Other (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487628061
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMARY OWENGA GWAYI-CHORECredential: MD
Location Address1341 BIRCHWOOD STAnchorage, AK 99508-2915
Mailing Address1341 Birchwood StAnchorage, AK 99508-2915 · (907) 868-1288 · Fax (907) 868-1288
Phone(907) 868-1288
Fax(907) 868-1288
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 2011
✔ NPI 1487628061 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AK · 6990
Definition
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.
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X · License 690 (AK)
1341 BIRCHWOOD ST, Anchorage, AK 99508
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidMD3922AK

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mary Owenga Gwayi-chore Md 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 ID2163601105
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240725003381
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Mary Gwayi-chore reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Maniilaq Association
449 mi
Public Health, Federal
51003 MAIN ST.
Kobuk, AK 99751
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska and Texas enrollments
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265709901 (907) 948-2221
Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
4,458 mi
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment
1 LOWER NAVY HILL ROAD
Saipan, MP 96950
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Northern Mariana Islands enrollment
  • 200 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285858290 (670) 234-8950

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
21 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Commonwealth Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Garapan, MP
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number660001
Location1 Lower Navy Hill Road (po Box 409ck)Garapan, MP 96950 · Saipan County
Emergency services

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
$111.57 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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 Mary Gwayi-chore's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mary Gwayi-chore is 1487628061. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2006.

Where is Mary Gwayi-chore located?

Mary Gwayi-chore practices at 1341 Birchwood St, Anchorage, AK 99508. The listed phone number is (907) 868-1288.

What is Mary Gwayi-chore's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Mary Gwayi-chore enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mary Gwayi-chore 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Mary Gwayi-chore's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mary Gwayi-chore reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Maniilaq Association (Kobuk, AK) and Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (Saipan, MP). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Mary Gwayi-chore's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Mary Gwayi-chore affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mary Gwayi-chore is affiliated with Commonwealth Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mary Gwayi-chore was last updated on January 6, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.