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Family Practice

Russell S. Pierce, MD

Works at hospitals in Fairbanks, AK · Alaska

Summary

Dr. Russell S. Pierce, MD is a family doctor at 145 S Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705. Phone: (907) 488-4433. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Russell S. Pierce had 99 Original Medicare patients and 848 services. NPI 1093092116. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 145 S Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (907) 488‑4433
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Gold Star Longevity and Wellness LLC
  • Medical school: graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Russell S. Pierce, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Russell S. Pierce accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell S. Pierce accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Russell S. Pierce see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 99 Original Medicare patients and 848 services for Russell S. Pierce. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Russell S. Pierce's NPI number?
1093092116. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Russell S. Pierce, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients99
Services billed to Medicare848
Different services or procedures52
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)156 services
  2. Whole body composition tissue and fluid measurements with interpretation and report (0358T)153 services
  3. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)87 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)86 services
  5. Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)56 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol64%
  • High blood pressure54%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Diabetes25%
  • Atrial fibrillation22%
  • Ischemic heart disease19%

Hospitals where Russell S. Pierce works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell S. Pierce at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020012

Practice locations

Addresses where Russell S. Pierce is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Russell S. Pierce as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Gold Star Longevity and Wellness LLC9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Alaska

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alaska — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Gold Star Longevity and Wellness LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1093092116
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians