Quick answers
- Does Brian F. Sweeney Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian F. Sweeney Jr. 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 Brian F. Sweeney Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 557 Original Medicare patients and 1,458 services for Brian F. Sweeney Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brian F. Sweeney Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1215112065. 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 Brian F. Sweeney Jr., 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 patients | 557 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,458 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)447 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)200 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)169 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)112 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)111 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 blood pressure64%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis32%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease16%
Hospitals where Brian F. Sweeney Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian F. Sweeney Jr. 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.
- Alaska Regional HospitalAnchorage, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020017
- Providence Alaska Medical CenterAnchorage, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020001
Practice locations
Addresses where Brian F. Sweeney Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4048 Laurel St, Suite 301Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 562‑2928
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Anchorage
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anchorage, AK — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tufts University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215112065 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians