Active NPI 1356637037 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Gretchen L Dunford , DO

Surgery • Colby, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gretchen Dunford, DO is a certified Surgery practicing in Colby, KS. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med in 2011, Dr. Dunford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 E COLLEGE DR.

Dr. Dunford is affiliated with Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, critical care, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

100 E College Dr

Colby, KS 677013799

Telephone 7854627511

Fax 7854601490

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Meier Clinics Of Colorado, P.c. Facility NPI 1235171331

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Colby, KS

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -0.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.5 Yrs

State Avg: 23.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Colby, KS (376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dunford (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Colby Specialty Average (15.5 Years) 15.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	121	71	$217.00	$74.99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	67	67	$344.00	$124.80
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	44	29	$686.00	$203.60
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	18	18	$269.00	$105.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	15	$210.00	$87.17
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$509.00	$165.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	41	25	$217.00	$78.21
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	11	$344.00	$128.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	19	14	$354.00	$68.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	45	16	$155.93	$51.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	26	$50.00	$24.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$148.00	$72.87
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	19	$275.00	$100.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	18	$100.00	$49.65
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	15	15	$144.67	$68.05
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	15	12	$72.20	$32.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$154.00	$76.30
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$266.00	$132.87
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$197.00	$98.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	131	38	$124.28	$57.03
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	123	88	$50.57	$24.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$152.38	$71.85
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	69	25	$77.20	$37.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	59	53	$99.92	$48.96
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	47	12	$51.85	$25.33
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	39	37	$197.08	$94.88
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	33	33	$276.00	$93.55
15271 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less	31	16	$165.00	$74.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	26	$155.03	$74.37
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	27	27	$142.93	$69.75
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	22	15	$52.77	$23.42
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	20	$266.95	$130.91
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	19	19	$367.84	$179.81
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	18	$367.94	$176.77
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	16	15	$157.88	$18.03
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$98.80	$48.41
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	14	14	$60.00	$14.00
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	14	$141.93	$69.74
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	13	13	$659.31	$323.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	106	39	$120.94	$56.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	106	77	$50.00	$24.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	68	68	$251.00	$123.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	63	45	$99.00	$49.15
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	58	32	$141.00	$69.81
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	38	38	$276.00	$98.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	31	28	$266.00	$130.91
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	31	19	$77.00	$36.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$150.00	$71.49
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	26	14	$46.00	$23.34
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	24	23	$197.00	$96.75
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	23	22	$141.00	$69.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$153.00	$75.25
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$100.65	$45.77
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	15	$381.44	$176.56
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	14	14	$367.00	$180.16
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$661.00	$318.87
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$157.00	$17.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$194.60	$120.85
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	22	22	$583.64	$76.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$136.00	$72.22
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	19	19	$77.89	$47.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	17	$73.33	$48.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$47.53	$23.96
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$197.00	$94.71
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$111.00	$18.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-18

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License KS 05-38968

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MI 5101019467

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

4320 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 641115942

Phone: 8169322836

Secondary Practice Locations

27483 Dequindre Rd, Suite 301

Madison Heights, MI 480713491

Phone: 2485462600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 18, 2021

Registered at 100 E COLLEGE DR, COLBY, KS 677013799 (Tel: 7854627511)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 18, 2021

Registered at 100 E COLLEGE DR, COLBY, KS 677013799 (Tel: 7854627511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 18, 2021

Recorded as GRETCHEN DUNFORD, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 18, 2021

Surgery (License #05-38968 in KS)

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NPI Profile Active June 21, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 21, 2011

Registered at 27483 DEQUINDRE RD, SUITE 301, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 480713491 (Tel: 2485462600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 21, 2011

Registered at 12000 E 12 MILE RD, WARREN, MI 480933570

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 21, 2011

Recorded as GRETCHEN DUNFORD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 21, 2011

Surgery (License #5101019467 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 21, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1356637037

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 21, 2011

Last Update: March 18, 2021

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

100 E College Dr

Colby, KS 677013799

Phone: 7854627511

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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