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GRETCHEN AHRENDT MD
NPI 1396802500
Surgery in Aurora, CO

Active since January 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 848-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2024, Nov 19, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Gretchen Ahrendt Md NPPES

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

GRETCHEN AHRENDT MD (NPI 1396802500) is an individual surgery provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0058045) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396802500
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameGRETCHEN AHRENDTCredential: MD
Location Address12605 E 16TH AVEAurora, CO 80045-2545
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Phone(720) 848-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2024
✔ NPI 1396802500 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0058045✔ Licensed in PA · MD427777
Definition
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.
12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80045
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gretchen Ahrendt Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2466466180
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170516002746
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Partial removal of breast 19301
A partial removal of the breast, also known as a lumpectomy, involves taking out a portion of the breast tissue to eliminate concerning cells. It's typically performed when the problem area is limited in size. This procedure helps to preserve most of the breast's appearance while aiming to remove all the unhealthy cells.
13 services12 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80045 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

KEVIN BRADLEY ROTHCHILD MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (303) 724-2728
DR. JONATHAN ORSBORN MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
ERIN SLOUN FIELDS PHARMD
Pharmacist
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-4083
DR. JUAN PABLO IDROVO M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (303) 724-8366
STACEY M JOHNSON APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
ANDREA LYNNE HALL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
KRISTI WHARTON SWIM FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000
LAURA TIERNEY YOST CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Adams County (720) 848-0000

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 Gretchen Ahrendt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gretchen Ahrendt is 1396802500. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2007.

Where is Gretchen Ahrendt located?

Gretchen Ahrendt practices at 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (720) 848-0000.

What is Gretchen Ahrendt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Gretchen Ahrendt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gretchen Ahrendt is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Gretchen Ahrendt accept?

Health plans from Medica list Gretchen Ahrendt 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gretchen Ahrendt was last updated on September 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.