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Orthopedic Surgery

Stephen S. Tower, MD

Works at hospitals in Anchorage, AK · Homer, AK · Alaska

Summary

Stephen S. Tower, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Anchorage, AK and Homer, AK. NPI 1710915962. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stephen S. Tower, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
43Years since medical school (graduated 1983)
University Of Washington School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Select Physical Therapy Holdings IncGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Stephen S. Tower work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Stephen S. Tower at 3 hospitals: Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center and South Peninsula Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Stephen S. Tower see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Eagle River, AK and Anchorage, AK. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Stephen S. Tower's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Stephen S. Tower accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen S. Tower accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Stephen S. Tower?
(907) 694-8085, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Stephen S. Tower's NPI number?
1710915962. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Stephen S. Tower works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen S. Tower at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Stephen S. Tower is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Stephen S. Tower as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc2,024 clinicians in the group
  • Alaska Orthopedic Specialists, LLC9 clinicians in the group
  • Tower Joint Replacement Clinic2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Eagle River

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Eagle River, AK — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year1983
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710915962
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians