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Dr. Eric Tuers

Anchorage, AK

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Tuers, Family Medicine Specialist in Anchorage, AK?

    Dr. Eric Tuers is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Anchorage, AK with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tuers is fluent in English, Norwegian, Serbian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tuers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tuers’s office at (907) 279-8486.

    What languages does Dr. Tuers speak?

    Dr. Tuers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Norwegian
    • Serbian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tuers typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tuers diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tuers. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tuers typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Eric Tuers may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tuers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tuers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tuers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (907) 279-8486 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tuers accept in Anchorage, AK?

    Dr. Tuers in Anchorage, AK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tuers' office located?

    Dr. Eric Tuers' Primary Practice

    2211 E Northern Lights Blvd

    Anchorage, AK 99508

    (907) 279-8486

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    Dr. Eric Tuers' Practice 2

    10325 Old Seward Hwy # 201

    Anchorage, AK 99515

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    Dr. Eric Tuers' Practice 3

    10928 Eagle River Rd

    Eagle River, AK 99577

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tuers affiliated with?

    Dr. Tuers has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Providence Alaska Medical Center,Anchorage, AK

    What is Dr. Tuers's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tuers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093735813.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tuers?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tuers

    What is Dr. Eric Tuers's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Eric Tuers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Tuers is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Providence Alaska Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Eric Tuers accepting new patients in Anchorage, AK?

    Yes, Dr. Eric Tuers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eric Tuers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tuers' office at (907) 279-8486 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Tuers?

    Please contact Dr. Tuers' office at (907) 279-8486 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tuers' office located?

    Dr. Tuers' offices are located in Anchorage, AK and Eagle River, AK.