Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Gregory Schlessinger

MD · Nephrology · Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
3950 LAUREL ST
Anchorage, AK 99508
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 33+ Years Practicing
188
Medicare Patients / yr
8
Procedures Billed
33
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Schlessinger

See which plans Dr. Schlessinger accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Alaska, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Schlessinger is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 99508, AK — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (720) 696-0852 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Schlessinger Does

Dr. Schlessinger served 188 Medicare patients across 370 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 72% below the average Nephrology in Alaska (682 patients across 12 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) (90962)12124
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)6727
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)6548
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes (99215)3122
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)2914

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Schlessinger billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Schlessinger is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Sky Ridge Medical Center

Lone Tree, CO
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

The Medical Center Of Aurora & South Hospital

Aurora, CO
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Schlessinger practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Schlessinger offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 3950 LAUREL ST, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (720) 696-0852

Area Safety Grade

D+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 81% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

15.0313

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 99508, AK

If Dr. Schlessinger isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 99508, AK:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jeremy J. GitomerNephrology6341.0 mi
Manpreet S. BhandalNephrology2111.1 mi
Darpan GandhiNephrology2031.5 mi
David M. LeflerNephrology5621.6 mi
Nang San Hti Lar SengNephrology1.7 mi
Eduardo Cadore GuzzoNephrology1.7 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Schlessinger takes three steps:

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Gregory Schlessinger: Common Questions

Does Dr. Schlessinger accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Schlessinger is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Schlessinger depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 99508, AK →
Where is Dr. Schlessinger's office?
Dr. Schlessinger practices at 3950 LAUREL ST, Anchorage, AK 99508. Phone: (720) 696-0852.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Schlessinger accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (720) 696-0852 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 99508, AK to see available options.
Does Dr. Schlessinger offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Schlessinger is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Schlessinger?
Dr. Schlessinger graduated in 1993 and has been practicing for approximately 33 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Schlessinger treated 188 Medicare patients across 8 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Schlessinger is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (720) 696-0852 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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