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Joel R Rygh , CRNA

Anesthesiology • Anchorage, AK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Joel Rygh, CRNA is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Anchorage, AK. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1996, Joel Rygh delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4315 DIPLOMACY DR.

Joel Rygh is affiliated with Chugach Anesthesia Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4315 Diplomacy Dr

Anchorage, AK 995085926

Telephone 9077292300
Fax 9077292339
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Anchorage, AK

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs +9.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.6 Yrs
State Avg: 21.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
84 Specialists

Practicing in Anchorage, AK (137 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
83.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rygh (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Anchorage Specialty Average (20.6 Years) 20.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
39 39 $1116.24 $168.18
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
23 23 $1127.60 $143.64
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
17 16 $1127.32 $180.56
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope
12 12 $1959.92 $364.25
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum
11 11 $1348.50 $255.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License AK 186

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Chugach Anesthesia Llc

1230 Northway Dr, Anchorage, AK 995082031

Phone: 9075506100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 21, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 21, 2012

Registered at 4315 DIPLOMACY DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 995085926 (Tel: 9077292300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 21, 2012

Registered at 4315 DIPLOMACY DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 995085926 (Tel: 9077292300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 21, 2012

Recorded as JOEL RYGH, CRNA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 21, 2012

Anesthesiology (License #186 in AK)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467477802
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 13, 2006
Last Update: December 21, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4315 Diplomacy Dr

Anchorage, AK 995085926

Phone: 9077292300

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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