Hospitals in Anchorage, AK - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

5 hospitals found. Showing 1 - 5

Providence Alaska Medical Center
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 3200 Providence Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Ratings: Phone: (907) 562-2211

Alaska Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Ratings: Phone: (907) 276-1131

Alaska Native Medical Center
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Ratings: Phone: (907) 729-3971

North Star Hospital
Psychiatric Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 2530 Debarr Rd, Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Ratings:NA Phone: (907) 264-3526

Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Psychiatric Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 3700 Piper Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Ratings:NA Phone: (907) 269-7100

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