OWEN LAWRENCE ALA MD
NPI 1902065816
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Anchorage, AK
Active since June 05, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
65.45/100
CMS Quality Rating
3801 LAKE OTIS PKWY, SUITE 300, ANCHORAGE, AK 99508(907) 562-2277(907) 563-3460 Get Directions Write a Review
About Owen Lawrence Ala Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
OWEN LAWRENCE ALA MD (NPI 1902065816) is an individual hand surgery provider in Anchorage, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (8031) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Soldotna, and is a graduate of Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (2008).
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1902065816
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0106X
Provider Legal NameOWEN LAWRENCE ALACredential: MD
Location Address3801 LAKE OTIS PKWY, SUITE 300Anchorage, AK 99508-5234
Mailing Address3801 Lake Otis Pkwy, Suite 300Anchorage, AK 99508-5234 · (907) 562-2277 · Fax (907) 563-3460
Phone(907) 562-2277
Fax(907) 563-3460
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJs Weill Medical College, Cornell UniversityGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1902065816 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses 2
★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0106X
License✔ Licensed in AK · 8031
Definition
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.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 8031 (AK)
3801 LAKE OTIS PKWY, Anchorage, AK 99508
Secondary Practice Location 1
Location 144268 Sterling HwySoldotna, AK 99669-8033 · Phone (907) 562-2277 · Fax (907) 563-3460
Other Identifiers 1
Medicaid1616265AK
Accepted Insurance
The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›
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
Owen Lawrence Ala 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 ID42437808
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140819000905
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 22
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 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.
301 services235 patients
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
82 services47 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
66 services29 patients
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.
62 services58 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
58 services58 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
58 services58 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
$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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
65.45/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practiceQuality
74.83
Promoting Interoperability
100
Improvement Activities
40
Cost
10
Reported Quality Measures
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
63%2,335 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
3%30 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Functional Outcome Assessment
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a current functional outcome assessment using a standardized functional outcome assessment tool on the date of the encounter AND documentation of a care plan based on identified…
8%1,630 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
39%205 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Osteoarthritis (OA): Function and Pain Assessment
Percentage of patient visits for patients aged 21 years and older with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) with assessment for function and pain
14%266 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Osteoporosis Management in Women Who Had a Fracture
The percentage of women age 50-85 who suffered a fracture and who either had a bone mineral density test or received a prescription for a drug to treat osteoporosis in the six months after the fracture
1%79 patients1/55-star benchmark: 64%
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
10%1,640 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
1%469 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
12%1,239 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
0%707 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 91% · 457 patients
Patients tobacco: 8% · 65 patients
79%457 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
46%457 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
35%469 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
3%162 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
34%469 patients2/55-star benchmark: 79%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
76%127 patients
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
87%189 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 3% · 348 patients
37%348 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
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.
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Physician Assistant (Medical)
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Physician Assistant (Medical)
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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 Owen Ala's NPI number?
The NPI number for Owen Ala is 1902065816. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2008.
Where is Owen Ala located?
Owen Ala practices at 3801 Lake Otis Pkwy Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99508. The listed phone number is (907) 562-2277.
What is Owen Ala's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.
Is Owen Ala enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Owen Ala 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.
What insurance does Owen Ala accept?
Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Owen Ala 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 Owen Ala was last updated on October 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
