CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Petersburg Medical Center
Petersburg, AK 99833
County: Petersburg Borough Directions Apple Maps Call (907) 772-4291
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Quick answers about Petersburg Medical Center
How long is the ER wait at Petersburg Medical Center?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 7 min in the Petersburg Medical Center emergency room (the average across Alaska hospitals is 2 hr 13 min). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (907) 772-4291. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Petersburg Medical Center?
The main phone number for Petersburg Medical Center is (907) 772-4291, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (907) 772-4291What is the address of Petersburg Medical Center?
Petersburg Medical Center is at PO Box 589, Petersburg, AK 99833.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Petersburg Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Petersburg Medical Center has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Petersburg Medical Center spend a median of 2 hours 7 minutes there. That is 6 minutes shorter than the average across Alaska hospitals (2 hours 13 minutes).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Petersburg Medical Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.5% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted). Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Petersburg Medical Center accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 021304). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Alaska that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premera Blue Cross | 9 of 9 plans | DENTALSELECT, LEGACYANDDENTALSELECT | Legacyanddentalselect |
| Moda Health Plan, Inc. | 4 of 4 plans | – | Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Alaska
Plans that include this hospital: Premera Blue Cross Alaska One Gold, Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze, Premera Blue Cross Preferred Bronze HSA, Premera Blue Cross Preferred Gold, Premera Blue Cross Preferred Silver, Premera Blue Cross Standard Bronze II Compare plans
Adults in Alaska qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Alaska Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Petersburg Medical Center accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Petersburg Medical Center is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Alaska: Premera Blue Cross (9 of 9 plans) and Moda Health Plan, Inc. (4 of 4 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Petersburg Medical Center take Medicare?
Petersburg Medical Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 021304), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Petersburg Medical Center accept Premera Blue Cross?
Petersburg Medical Center is in network for 9 of 9 plans that Premera Blue Cross sells on the Alaska Marketplace in 2027, according to Premera Blue Cross's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Petersburg Medical Center accept Moda Health Plan, Inc.?
Petersburg Medical Center is in network for 4 of 4 plans that Moda Health Plan, Inc. sells on the Alaska Marketplace in 2027, according to Moda Health Plan, Inc.'s network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2024 – Jun 2025
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| All conditions (hospital-wide)Medicare patients back in any hospital within 30 days of leaving. | 16.5% | 16.2% | Not compared |
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Petersburg Medical Center's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S.* |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 86 patients. | 127 min | 162 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 864 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 170 patients. | 81% | 77% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 30 patients. | 27% | 16% |
| Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 71 patients. | 28% | 91%* |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.
Care after a stay at Petersburg Medical Center
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- <0.1mi Petersburg Medical Center LTC Petersburg, AK · 15 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Located in a hospital
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Petersburg Medical Center
12 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 7 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Petersburg, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Alaska hospital finances.
Who owns Petersburg Medical Center
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as The Petersburg Medical Center, a non-profit organization.
30 doctors and other clinicians list Petersburg Medical Center as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Jun 2023 · Petersburg Medical Center (EIN 92-6001607)
As filed with the IRS by Petersburg Medical Center. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Petersburg Medical Center
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Petersburg is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 13.
Mental health: Petersburg is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Petersburg is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 12.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Alaska earn a median $109,480 a year. Healthcare salaries in Alaska.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Alaska shortage areas
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Healthcare pay in Alaska
Registered nurses across Alaska (all employers) earned a median of $109,480 a year (BLS, May 2025).Registered Nurse (RN) salary in AlaskaNurse Practitioner salary in AlaskaMedical Assistant salary in AlaskaHealthcare salaries in Alaska
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