Gretchen Gooch, MD
NPI 1083842579 · Cytopathology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gretchen Gooch, MD is a Cytopathology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1083842579).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083842579
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cytopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A93579 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
471 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 169 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 109 | $26 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 47 | $32 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 40 | $11 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 32 | $76 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 28 | $34 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-23
- Last updated
- 2023-10-16
- Certified
- 2023-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gretchen Gooch's NPI number?
- Gretchen Gooch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083842579, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gretchen Gooch's specialty?
- Gretchen Gooch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cytopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gretchen Gooch located?
- Gretchen Gooch's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Gretchen Gooch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gretchen Gooch is (504) 842-3330.
- Does Gretchen Gooch accept Medicare?
- Gretchen Gooch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gretchen Gooch's NPI active?
- Yes — Gretchen Gooch's NPI (1083842579) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.