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DR. GRETCHEN F PARANYA MD
NPI 1811011927
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Biddeford, ME

Active since March 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
9 HEALTHCARE DR STE 101, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005(207) 282-4270(207) 294-8332 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Gretchen F Paranya Md NPPES

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

DR. GRETCHEN F PARANYA MD (NPI 1811011927) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Biddeford, Maine, licensed in Maine (MD19701) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Maine Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811011927
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GRETCHEN F PARANYACredential: MD
Location Address9 HEALTHCARE DR STE 101Biddeford, ME 04005-9445
Mailing Address9 Healthcare Dr Ste 101Biddeford, ME 04005-9445 · (207) 282-4270 · Fax (207) 294-8332
Fax(207) 294-8332
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 2026
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1811011927 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in ME · MD19701
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
9 HEALTHCARE DR STE 101, Biddeford, ME 04005

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Gretchen Forbes Paranya

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11 Medical Center DrBiddeford, ME 04005-9422 · Phone (207) 282-4270 · Fax (207) 294-8332
Location 224 Miles Center WayDamariscotta, ME 04543-4067 · Phone (207) 563-4700 · Fax (207) 810-4985

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid1811011927ME
OtherAA312757ME · Harvard
Other1811011927ME · Anthem
Other8277848ME · Cigna
Other9092361ME · Aetna

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gretchen F Paranya 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 ID5294881314
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130828000280
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Gretchen Paranya reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
473 ALFRED ST
Biddeford, ME 04005
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Southern Maine Health Care
  • 253 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Biddeford, ME 04005
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 3,140 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, ME
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200009
Location22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04005 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
$128.83 typical visit price
range $56.28 – $169.96
Typical copayment $32.20 (range $14.07 – $42.49)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.13 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $138.92
Typical copayment $17.53 (range $4.55 – $34.73)
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.

98.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.13
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
9 HEALTHCARE DR STE 101
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Obstetrics & Gynecology
9 HEALTHCARE DR STE 101
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Advanced Practice Midwife
9 HEALTHCARE DR STE 101
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Obstetrics & Gynecology
9 HEALTHCARE DR STE 101
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Obstetrics & Gynecology
9 HEALTHCARE DR STE 101
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Social Worker (Clinical)
9 HEALTHCARE DR STE 101
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
9 HEALTHCARE DR STE 101
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005

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 Paranya's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gretchen Paranya is 1811011927. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2007. The provider is also known as Gretchen Forbes Paranya.

Where is Gretchen Paranya located?

Gretchen Paranya practices at 9 Healthcare Dr Ste 101, Biddeford, ME 04005. The listed phone number is (207) 282-4270.

What is Gretchen Paranya's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Gretchen Paranya enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gretchen Paranya 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gretchen Paranya's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gretchen Paranya reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Webber Hospital Association (Biddeford, ME) and Mainehealth (Biddeford, ME). Each 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 Gretchen Paranya's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gretchen Paranya accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Taro Health list Gretchen Paranya 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 Gretchen Paranya affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gretchen Paranya is affiliated with Maine Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gretchen Paranya was last updated on September 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 37 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.