Gretchen Dunford, DO
NPI 1356637037 · Surgery Physician · Colby, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gretchen Dunford, DO is a Surgery Physician provider in Colby, KS (NPI 1356637037).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356637037
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 5101019467 (MI)
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 tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
280 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 121 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 67 | $125 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 44 | $204 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 18 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $87 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,001 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 27483 Dequindre RdSuite 301Madison Heights, MI 48071-3491Phone: (248) 546-2600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-21
- Last updated
- 2021-03-18
- Certified
- 2021-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gretchen Dunford's NPI number?
- Gretchen Dunford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356637037, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gretchen Dunford's specialty?
- Gretchen Dunford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gretchen Dunford located?
- Gretchen Dunford's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 E College Dr, Colby, KS 67701-3799.
- What is Gretchen Dunford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gretchen Dunford is (785) 462-7511.
- Does Gretchen Dunford accept Medicare?
- Gretchen Dunford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gretchen Dunford's NPI active?
- Yes — Gretchen Dunford's NPI (1356637037) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.