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DR. LUKE RICHARD CYPHER MD, PHD
NPI 1871086926
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Soldotna, AK

Active since June 13, 2018PECOS Enrolled
250 HOSPITAL PL, SOLDOTNA, AK 99669(907) 714-4529(907) 714-4696 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 31, 2025, Nov 28, 2025, Jun 13, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Luke Richard Cypher Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. LUKE RICHARD CYPHER MD, PHD (NPI 1871086926) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Soldotna, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (244751) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871086926
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. LUKE RICHARD CYPHERCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address250 HOSPITAL PLSoldotna, AK 99669-6999
Mailing Address250 Hospital Pl, Attn: Credentialing Pfs DeptSoldotna, AK 99669 · (907) 714-4529
Phone(907) 714-4529
Fax(907) 714-4696
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1871086926 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in AK · 244751
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Also ListedPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineTaxonomy 207ZP0105X · License 70784 (MN)
250 HOSPITAL PL, Soldotna, AK 99669
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1761712AK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Luke Richard Cypher Md, Phd 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 ID5092068973
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251215003665
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Luke Cypher reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Central Peninsula General Hospital Inc.
Same address
Rural
250 HOSPITAL PL
Soldotna, AK 99669
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
  • 129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528062429 (907) 714-4404

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99669 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.

THERESA CHIHULY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
250 HOSPITAL PL
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
Kenai Peninsula Borough (907) 714-4404
MISS KATHERINE M BECHER FNP
Nurse Practitioner
250 HOSPITAL PL
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
Kenai Peninsula Borough (907) 714-4444
LESLIE ERIN BONNET CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
250 HOSPITAL PL
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
Kenai Peninsula Borough (907) 714-4529
MR. BARRY JO CROY JR. RN
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult)
250 HOSPITAL PL
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
Kenai Peninsula Borough (907) 714-4404
AMANDA LEE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
250 HOSPITAL PL
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
Kenai Peninsula Borough (907) 714-4404
MRS. DONNA LYNN SHIRNBERG MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
250 HOSPITAL PL
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
Kenai Peninsula Borough (907) 714-4730
GREGG MOTONAGA M.D.
Anesthesiology
250 HOSPITAL PL
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
Kenai Peninsula Borough (907) 714-4404
MRS. SARAH HOLLY GODSEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
250 HOSPITAL PL
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669
Kenai Peninsula Borough (907) 714-4404

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 Luke Cypher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luke Cypher is 1871086926. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2018.

Where is Luke Cypher located?

Luke Cypher practices at 250 Hospital Pl, Soldotna, AK 99669. The listed phone number is (907) 714-4529.

What is Luke Cypher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Luke Cypher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luke Cypher 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 organization bills Medicare for Luke Cypher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Luke Cypher reassigns Medicare benefits to Central Peninsula General Hospital Inc. (Soldotna, AK). The 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 Luke Cypher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Luke Cypher accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Luke Cypher as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luke Cypher was last updated on October 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 days 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.