Gretchen Cole, MD
NPI 1942279575 · Internal Medicine Physician · Edina, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gretchen Cole, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Edina, MN (NPI 1942279575).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942279575
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45330 (MN)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
575 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 231 | $103 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 184 | $121 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 119 | $127 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 29 | $127 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 12 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$127 (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 · 69 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 142 | 28 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 125 | 23 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 122 | 23 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 121 | 24 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 98 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 95 | 26 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-16
- Last updated
- 2008-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gretchen Cole's NPI number?
- Gretchen Cole's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942279575, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gretchen Cole's specialty?
- Gretchen Cole is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gretchen Cole located?
- Gretchen Cole's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 W 66th St, Edina, MN 55435-2111.
- What is Gretchen Cole's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gretchen Cole is (952) 836-3637.
- Does Gretchen Cole accept Medicare?
- Gretchen Cole is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gretchen Cole's NPI active?
- Yes — Gretchen Cole's NPI (1942279575) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.