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DR. GRETCHEN STUART CORT BANKS M.D.
NPI 1790946317
Pediatrics in Bakersville, NC

Q: What is Gretchen Banks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gretchen Banks is 1790946317. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2008.

Q: What is Gretchen Banks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gretchen Banks was last updated on September 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days 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.

Active since June 17, 2008PECOS Enrolled

86 N MITCHELL AVE, BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705(828) 688-2104(844) 772-0832 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

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About Dr. Gretchen Stuart Cort Banks M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GRETCHEN STUART CORT BANKS M.D. (NPI 1790946317) is an individual pediatrics provider in Bakersville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2010-02094) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790946317

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameDR. GRETCHEN STUART CORT BANKSCredential: M.D.

Location Address86 N MITCHELL AVEBakersville, NC 28705-6502

Mailing AddressPo Box 27Bakersville, NC 28705-0027 · (828) 688-2104

Phone(828) 688-2104

Fax(844) 772-0832

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 17, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 2026

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2026

✔ NPI 1790946317 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2010-02094

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

86 N MITCHELL AVE, Bakersville, NC 28705

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 111728 S 226 HwySpruce Pine, NC 28777-8954 · Phone (828) 766-7778 · Fax (844) 772-0852

Location 271 Blue Ridge LnBurnsville, NC 28714-7270 · Phone (828) 682-8588

Location 3116 Seven Mile Ridge RdBurnsville, NC 28714-8509 · Phone (828) 675-4116

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid5918167NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Gretchen Stuart Cort Banks M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28705 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED

Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))

86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705

Mitchell County (828) 688-2104

STEPHEN WILLIAM NORTH M.D.

Family Medicine

86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705

Mitchell County (828) 688-2104

LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS

Clinical Medical Laboratory

86 N MITCHELL AVE, ROOM L
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705

Mitchell County (828) 688-1005

BARBARA ANNE STAGG M.D.

Family Medicine

86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705

Mitchell County (828) 688-2104

JAMES BRUCE CARROLL M.D.

Family Medicine

86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705

Mitchell County (828) 688-2104

PHILIP ALBERT COPE DC

Chiropractor

86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705

Mitchell County (828) 688-2104

KERI BUCHANAN NORRIS PA-C

Physician Assistant

86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705

Mitchell County (828) 688-2104

LAURA KATHRYN LOUDIN

Physician Assistant

86 N MITCHELL AVE
BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705

Mitchell County (828) 688-2104

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 Banks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gretchen Banks is 1790946317. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2008.

Where is Gretchen Banks located?

Gretchen Banks practices at 86 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, NC 28705. The listed phone number is (828) 688-2104.

What is Gretchen Banks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Gretchen Banks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gretchen Banks is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Gretchen Banks accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 1 other insurer list Gretchen Banks 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 Banks was last updated on September 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days 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.