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Ptarmigan Pediatrics, LLC is a private, state-of-the-art pediatric medical practice based in Wasilla, Alaska, with five offices in Wasilla. They provide comprehensive pediatric care for children of all ages, emphasizing personalized, hometown service and patient education. The clinic has 9 employees, including 8 clinical staff and 1 administrator, and reported annual revenue around $25.4 million. Services appear to cover primary and urgent pediatric care, with a focus on friendly, patient-centered care and integrated electronic health records. Contact: peds@ptarmiganpeds.com; Phone: 907-357-4543. Address: 3543 E Meridian Park Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654 (HQ).

Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

Not provided on page

Phone

907-357-4kid (4543)

Email

Opening Hours

OPEN Monday — Friday Appointments 8:30 am – 4:45 pm; phones open 8:00 am – 5:30 pm; Lunch 12 pm – 1 pm; Closed Sat & Sun & some federal holidays

Telehealth

Not specified

Emergency Care

After-hours answering service; nurse triage line

Services Offered

  • Pediatric primary care
  • Well-child visits
  • Immunizations
  • Acute care
  • Sick visits
  • School & sports physicals
  • Immunotherapy injections
  • In-house laboratory tests
  • Prenatal visit coordination
  • Electronic medical records
  • ASQ developmental screening

Technology & Equipment

  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Cepheid 4-plex panel for lab tests
  • electronic prescriptions

Insurance & Payment

  • Tricare
  • Denali Kid Care / Medicaid
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • CIGNA
  • AETNA
  • multi-plan network

Member of multi-plan network; other insurances may be courtesy-billable; self-pay discount available

Self-pay discount, Insurance billing, Credit/debit (implied by typical clinics)

Languages Spoken

  • Not specified

FAQs

Are you accepting new patients?

Not specified

What services do you offer?

Routine, acute, and well-child exams, school & sports physicals, immunizations, and immunotherapy injections (in coordination with specialty centers).

What hours are you open?

Open Monday–Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm with last appointment around 4:30 pm; after-hours phone service available.

Do you accept my insurance?

Yes—Tricare, Denali Kid Care/Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA, AETNA, and other multi-plan networks; self-pay discount available.

Do you offer prenatal visits or tours?

Yes—complimentary prenatal visit and clinic tour available before delivery.

How can I contact the clinic?

Phone: 907-357-4kid (4543); Fax/Email not specified.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Not specified

Social Media

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Facebook: 88% recommendation rate (52 reviews)
  • Apple Maps: 100% rating (4 ratings)

Patients praise

  • Appreciation for specific doctors (e.g., Dr. Hess) and lactation consultants
  • Commendation for the helpfulness of front desk staff, nurses, and medical assistants
  • Positive experiences with same-day or urgent appointment scheduling
  • General sense of trust and reassurance provided to parents during visits

Common complaints

  • Difficulties with appointment availability and follow-up communication
  • Concerns regarding provider bedside manner and care quality for specific conditions
  • Frustration with perceived lack of effective response to medical issues

"We have received 5 STAR care whether it be from an emergency call both day or night to regular check ups – from..."

Ptarmigan Pediatrics website testimonials

"I have had both positive and negative experiences receiving care for my daughter at this practice... Unfortunately, I have had negative experiences with her typical provider who has suggested that I am not feeding my baby well enough."

LocalityBiz patient review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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