Gretchen Kimmick, MD
NPI 1679657738 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gretchen Kimmick, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1679657738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679657738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35396 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
557 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 248 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 208 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 85 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 16 | $168 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$168 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 147 | 64 |
| Letrozole | 84 | 36 |
| Abemaciclibbrand: Verzenio | 51 | 13 |
| Palbociclibbrand: Ibrance | 34 | — |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 27 | 13 |
| Potassium Chloride | 16 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$97 across 1 record (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
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2013-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gretchen Kimmick's NPI number?
- Gretchen Kimmick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679657738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gretchen Kimmick's specialty?
- Gretchen Kimmick is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gretchen Kimmick located?
- Gretchen Kimmick's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 Erwin Rd Dumc Box 3204, Durham, NC 27710-0001.
- What is Gretchen Kimmick's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gretchen Kimmick is (919) 620-4467.
- Does Gretchen Kimmick accept Medicare?
- Gretchen Kimmick is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gretchen Kimmick's NPI active?
- Yes — Gretchen Kimmick's NPI (1679657738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.