Gretchen Wells
NPI 1740265958 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gretchen Wells is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1740265958).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740265958
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 42946 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,349 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 793 | $63 |
| Heart Muscle Strain Imaging93356 | 118 | $11 |
| Ultrasound of Heart, Follow-Up93308 | 75 | $23 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers, Follow-Up93321 | 69 | $7 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 61 | $3 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 60 | 26 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 57 | 22 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 47 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 47 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | 15 |
| Evolocumabbrand: Repatha Sureclick | 41 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 500 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35233-3110Phone: (205) 978-4300Fax: (205) 975-6237
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-09
- Last updated
- 2024-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gretchen Wells's NPI number?
- Gretchen Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740265958, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gretchen Wells's specialty?
- Gretchen Wells is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gretchen Wells located?
- Gretchen Wells's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1801.
- What is Gretchen Wells's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gretchen Wells is (800) 822-8816.
- Does Gretchen Wells accept Medicare?
- Gretchen Wells is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gretchen Wells's NPI active?
- Yes — Gretchen Wells's NPI (1740265958) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.