Gretchen Tower, NP
NPI 1538177910 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gretchen Tower, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1538177910).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538177910
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 303444 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing 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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
142 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 32 | $62 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 16 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$78 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 268 | 51 |
| Buprenorphine | 169 | 37 |
| Pregabalin | 152 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 101 | 21 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 98 | 36 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 92 | 24 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$298 across 3 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2023-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gretchen Tower's NPI number?
- Gretchen Tower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538177910, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gretchen Tower's specialty?
- Gretchen Tower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Gretchen Tower located?
- Gretchen Tower's practice location on file with NPPES is 85 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203-1149.
- What is Gretchen Tower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gretchen Tower is (716) 630-1000.
- Does Gretchen Tower accept Medicare?
- Gretchen Tower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gretchen Tower's NPI active?
- Yes — Gretchen Tower's NPI (1538177910) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.