Journey to better health for all ages
General Practitioner
Preventative care, chronic illness management, annual exams, well child exams, sports physicals, and more. Weight loss, hypertension, lipid disorders, sleep disorders, medication management, and more. Referrals for injuries or specialty needs. Evaluations for acute issues like upper respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal illnesses, and basic wound management.
Diabetes Management
Diagnosed as a Type 1/autoimmune diabetic myself, I understand the daily struggles and frustrations of diabetes management. I can offer many diabetic services as a primary care provider. If you already have a primary care provider, I can offer diabetic consultation, assistance with device management, or other educational services. Diabetic management has changed significantly, let's work together toward a healthier you.
What Is Not Managed
Obstetric services, emergency services, hospital admissions, in-patient/hospital management, or chronic pain medications.
Services Not Currently Available
Since Longship is currently a mobile operation (I come to you!), I cannot offer walk-in or urgent care appointments. Blood work and imaging can be ordered by Longship and performed elsewhere.
patient Information
Appointments
New Clients
- Call to discuss availability for establishing care
- Insurance options reviewed below
- First visit will be in office in Eagle River
Established Clients
- Mobile appointment options within the Chugiak/Eagle River area - Longship will come to your home!
- Starting in September appointment options will include an office in Eagle River
Eagle River Office Hours
- Monday Evenings 5:30pm-8:30pm (starting Sept. 12th)
- One Saturday per month 10:00am-3:00pm
- Current Saturdays: Sept. 16th, Oct. 14th, Nov. 4th, Dec. 2nd
- Bearfoot Wellness Studio, 11401 Old Glenn Hwy #101B, Eagle River, AK 99577 (Jitters building in Eagle River)
Mobile Office Hours
- Flexibility throughout the week, call for options
907-854-6877
Medicare
Looking forward to continuing service to Medicare recipients! Longship is currently accepting limited Medicare. Please call to discuss options for establishing care.
Medicaid
Enrollment in Medicaid has been delayed. Longship hopes to provide Medicaid services at a later date. Recommend discussing out of network coverage (reference direct pay services below) with Medicaid as this may be an alternative option.
Tricare
Tricare is not accepting any new family practice providers in the West network as of July 2023. DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE! Longship is currently awaiting Tricare registration as an out-of-network provider. Tricare beneficiaries may be able to utilize Longship's services as an out-of-network provider. Click below for new patient forms.
Medical Consultations
Do you have questions about lab results, medications, or other general health inquiries? Longship can offer hands-free consultation for a reasonable fee. Longship also offers advanced consultations which may include referrals, lab orders, imaging orders, limited prescriptions, and more. This is a practical option for those who may already have a provider and are in need of additional support. Diabetes education and management is available.
Super Billing/ Commercial insurance/ Direct Pay
Super billing is a beneficial option for many commercial insurances, functioning as an out-of-network claim. A client pays up front for medical services provided at time of appointment. Longship provides the client a detailed invoice listing services provided and associated billing codes (superbill). The client submits this invoice to their insurance for reimbursement (many claims can be submitted online). There are companies that help with insurance reimbursement, Reimbursify is one example.
How do I find out my coverage?
Most HMOs do not cover out-of-network. However, many other insurance options have some form of out-of-network coverage. Best practice is to reach out to your insurance company, ask about this option, how reimbursement works, and how reimbursement is covered.
Why is Longship not contracting with commercial insurance?
This practice is not uncommon and similar to how some single provider/small offices (behavioral health, counseling, massage therapy, functional medicine, etc.) operate. Longship can offer longer appointment times at reasonable rates by reducing expenses associated with rejected billing and lost funds.