DR. GRATIA LYNN PITCHER MD
NPI 1043414543
Hospitalist in Duluth, MN

Active since June 11, 2007PECOS Enrolled
400 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINIC, DULUTH, MN 55805(218) 786-8364 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Gratia Lynn Pitcher Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. GRATIA LYNN PITCHER MD (NPI 1043414543) is an individual hospitalist provider in Duluth, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (52515) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043414543
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GRATIA LYNN PITCHERCredential: MD
Location Address400 E 3RD ST, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH CLINICDuluth, MN 55805-1951
Mailing Address400 E 3rd St, Essentia Health Duluth ClinicDuluth, MN 55805-1951 · (218) 786-8364
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1043414543 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 52515
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 60879-20 (WI), 52515 (MN)
400 E 3RD ST, Duluth, MN 55805

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1043414543WI

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Gratia Lynn Pitcher Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8527107283
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091209000549, I20200423002406
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gratia Pitcher reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Critical Access
3500 TOWER AVE
Superior, WI 54880
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Marys Hospital Of Superior
  • 381 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, MN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240002
Location402 East Second StreetDuluth, MN 55805 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55805 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Anesthesiology
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Hospitalist
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Medical-Surgical)
400 E 3RD ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gratia Pitcher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gratia Pitcher is 1043414543. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2007.

Where is Gratia Pitcher located?

Gratia Pitcher practices at 400 E 3rd St Essentia Health Duluth Clinic, Duluth, MN 55805. The listed phone number is (218) 786-8364.

What is Gratia Pitcher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Gratia Pitcher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gratia Pitcher is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Gratia Pitcher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gratia Pitcher reassigns Medicare benefits to St. Mary's Hospital Of Superior (Superior, WI). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Gratia Pitcher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gratia Pitcher accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list Gratia Pitcher as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Gratia Pitcher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gratia Pitcher is affiliated with Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gratia Pitcher was last updated on May 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.