How do I contact Dr. Stephen Tower?

You can contact Dr. Stephen Tower at 907-771-3500. The practice is located at 2401 E 42nd Ave Ste 101 in Anchorage, Alaska.

What procedures does Dr. Stephen Tower specialize in?

Dr. Stephen Tower is an orthopedic surgeon in Anchorage, Alaska specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. Stephen Tower performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. Stephen Tower has performed 29 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. Stephen Tower's ranking in Alaska?

Dr. Stephen Tower is ranked #17 overall in Alaska for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. Stephen Tower accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. Stephen Tower is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 907-771-3500. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. Stephen Tower, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Stephen Tower is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2023, Dr. Tower performed 17 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#9 in Alaska) and 12 knee replacements (#20 in Alaska), for a combined total of 29 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement

17 verified cases

#9 in Alaska

Knee Replacement

12 verified cases

#20 in Alaska

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Tower

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Tower, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 907-771-3500

2401 E 42nd Ave Ste 101
Anchorage, AK 99508

NPI: 1710915962

Credentials: MD

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 20 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed MD

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

📞 Contact information available

Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.

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