Quick answers
- Does Anthony P. Furnary accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anthony P. Furnary 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 Anthony P. Furnary see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 142 Original Medicare patients and 508 services for Anthony P. Furnary. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Anthony P. Furnary's NPI number?
- 1407812555. 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 Anthony P. Furnary, 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 | 142 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 508 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)32 services
- Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope (31645)30 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)29 services
- Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement (77012)28 services
- Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope (31627)27 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol71%
- Ischemic heart disease65%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)46%
- Heart failure41%
- COPD40%
Hospitals where Anthony P. Furnary works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anthony P. Furnary 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.
- Central Peninsula General HospitalSoldotna, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020024
- Mat-Su Regional Medical CenterPalmer, AK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 020006
- 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 Anthony P. Furnary is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3841 Piper St, Suite T382Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 917‑2200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Anthony P. Furnary as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northstarr Cardiothoracic Surgery LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Cardiac Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Anchorage
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anchorage, AK — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northstarr Cardiothoracic Surgery LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 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) | 1407812555 |
| 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