Katherine Grelle, MD
NPI 1770779332 · Family Medicine Physician · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Grelle, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1770779332).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770779332
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L2886R (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
163 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 | 60 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 55 | $162 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 21 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 16 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 11 | $78 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$162 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 173 | 75 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 157 | 67 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 113 | 41 |
| Losartan Potassium | 104 | 48 |
| Lisinopril | 91 | 40 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 87 | 40 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$894 across 49 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
- 2007-09-18
- Last updated
- 2024-08-05
- Certified
- 2024-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Grelle's NPI number?
- Katherine Grelle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770779332, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Grelle's specialty?
- Katherine Grelle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Grelle located?
- Katherine Grelle's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 Mcfarland Blvd N Ste 150, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2178.
- What is Katherine Grelle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Grelle is (205) 759-1729.
- Does Katherine Grelle accept Medicare?
- Katherine Grelle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Grelle's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Grelle's NPI (1770779332) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.