Gretchen Lawrence, DPM
NPI 1386797090 · Podiatrist · Forest City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gretchen Lawrence, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Forest City, NC (NPI 1386797090).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386797090
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 547 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,981 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 672 | $41 |
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 431 | $19 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 388 | $30 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 341 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 253 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 217 | $29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 110 | 69 |
| Ciclopirox | 68 | 39 |
| Cephalexin | 66 | 42 |
| Meloxicam | 64 | 40 |
| Ketoconazole | 48 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 32 | 29 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 30 | 16 |
| Pregabalin | 26 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,303 across 41 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)
- 289 Access RdWaynesville, NC 28785-9006Phone: (828) 452-4343Fax: (828) 452-1477
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-18
- Last updated
- 2025-09-03
- Certified
- 2025-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gretchen Lawrence's NPI number?
- Gretchen Lawrence's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386797090, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gretchen Lawrence's specialty?
- Gretchen Lawrence is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Gretchen Lawrence located?
- Gretchen Lawrence's practice location on file with NPPES is 1322 W Main St, Forest City, NC 28043-2555.
- What is Gretchen Lawrence's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gretchen Lawrence is (828) 245-1111.
- Does Gretchen Lawrence accept Medicare?
- Gretchen Lawrence is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gretchen Lawrence's NPI active?
- Yes — Gretchen Lawrence's NPI (1386797090) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.