Primary Care Provider Survey

The purpose of this survey is to collect information that is used to assess primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Alaska. HPSA designations identify areas which have a shortage of health care providers. Federal and State of Alaska programs use HPSA designations to direct resources such as grants, loan repayment programs, and training to areas with unmet primary care, maternal care, dental and mental health needs. Accurate information is vital to maintain HPSA designations which reflect the primary care needs in Alaska.

Additionally, HPSA designated areas are scored to determine their eligibility for National Health Service Corps loan repayment programs. Again, accurate information is vital to acquire a score that reflects the true status of primary care services in Alaska.

You can help by: completing this survey by April 24, 2026, and by contacting us via email when primary care physicians (physical, dental, mental) and certified nurse midwives stop working at your location.

Common programs relying on HPSA designations include:

· National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps
· Alaska's Healthcare Workforce Enhancement Program (HWEP)
· Alaska's State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
· J-1 Visa Waiver
· CMS Medicare Incentive Payment

Please complete a separate survey for each physician working at this practice location for these primary care types:

-Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN

-General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry

-Psychiatry

-Certified Nurse Midwives - This is the only non-physician professional included in this survey.

(We are very grateful for the critical services provided by all mid-level practitioners in Alaska. However, make it easy on yourself and provide information ONLY for CNMs.)

Medical Practice Information

Practice Name

Street Address

City

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Based on the average number of patients per week at this location, estimate the percentage of patients in the following categories:

What percentage of patients are covered by Medicaid?

What percentage of patients use a sliding fee scale?

What percentage of patients identify as American Indian/Alaskan Native?

What percentage of patients experience homelessness (sheltered or unsheltered; no permanent residence)?

Provider Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

National Provider Identifier (NPI)#

Degree (choose one)

Primary Care Type

Auxiliary Staff: How many auxiliary staff are employed by this provider? If multiple dentists work at this location, divide the FTE auxiliary staff among the dentists to estimate the number of staff who assist the dentist.

Is provider a federal employee? (For example, a J-1 Visa Waiver recipient, or an NHSC commissioned officer.)

In general, how many hours per week is the provider engaged in direct patient care at this location? **Do NOT include time working on a patient's behalf, such as charting or researching treatment or reviewing/authorizing medications for a patient. **Do NOT include administrative time such as training or public relations activities. **For a full-time provider, this will be fewer than 40 hours per week.

Is the provider accepting new patients?

Does this provider practice at additional locations?

If this provider practices at additional locations, please complete a separate survey for each location.

Are there other Providers at this location to include in this survey?

If there are other Providers at this location, please click the button labeled "Fill another form for a different provider at this location" on the Thank You page after you submit this form. Many of the sections above will pre-fill on subsequent forms to assist you.

Name of Person Completing the Survey

Title of Person Completing the Survey

Phone Number of Person Completing the Survey

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email Address of Person Completing the Survey

example@example.com

Additional Comments:

For questions contact Katie Reilly or Judy Holland at doh.dph.primarycareoffice@alaska.gov.

If you have additional providers at this location, please follow the link provided on the Thank You page. Medical Practice Information and Patient Demographics will pre-fill to simplify this task.

I am ready to submit this form. (We apologize for this annoying extra step but it is necessary to prevent accidental submission of incomplete forms by the untimely use of the "enter" key.)

Alaska Primary Care, Dental, and Mental Health Provider Survey