Remedy Health Alaska

About Remedy Health Alaska

What is Remedy Health Alaska?

Remedy Health Alaska is a primary care and wellness practice at 1300 E. 68th Avenue, Suite 211, in Anchorage, Alaska. Medical weight management is one of several services, alongside general medical care, women's health, men's health and occupational exams such as DOT physicals. Crystal Thornton, FNP-BC, founded the practice and is the prescriber it names. She has over 31 years of medical experience, including more than 10 years in internal medicine in Alaska.

The weight management program pairs nutrition support and activity guidance with medication options when appropriate, including oral and injectable medications when indicated. It does not name the medications it uses. It also lists hormone evaluation and testosterone evaluation, but it does not say which hormone therapies it offers. It does not list peptide therapy. In its own words: "Phone and video follow-up visits are available for established patients." It is accepting new patients and does not require a referral. Office hours are by appointment only, on Wednesday 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Thursday and Friday 9 AM to 5 PM on alternating weeks, and Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM. It has a 5 rating on Google from 20 reviews.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for weight management or hormone therapy. It does not state a consultation fee or whether medication is included in any program. Its Direct Primary Care membership is offered, but the price and terms are not published. It offers self-pay visits without a sliding scale.

It accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Moda, UnitedHealthcare, GEHA, TriCare and Medicare. Co-pays for insurance patients and cash payments for self-pay patients are due at the time of service. Two charges are published. Phone calls that take 10 minutes or more of the provider's time are billed at $40 per 15 minutes for self-pay patients. A missed appointment without 24-hour notice costs $50.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask whether a membership or program fee covers medication, and whether the drugs are brand-name or compounded. It does not say who prescribes for weight loss visits, so ask who will see you. Ask for the consultation fee and what labs and follow-up visits cost. Ask which hormone therapies it offers. Ask the price and cancellation terms of the Direct Primary Care membership, since the published cancellation policy covers missed visits only. Confirm your plan is on the list above before you book.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a primary care office in Anchorage that also runs medical weight management and hormone care, and you are willing to call and confirm costs before booking. Its FAQ says it does not manage chronic pain, so look elsewhere for that.

Sources: remedyhealthalaska.com, remedyhealthalaska.com/wellness-weight-management, remedyhealthalaska.com/about, remedyhealthalaska.com/faq, remedyhealthalaska.com/contact

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