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GRETCHEN ANNE BRENES PHD
NPI 1972587921
Psychologist - Adult Development & Aging in Winston Salem, NC

Active since December 02, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-2255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Gretchen Anne Brenes Phd NPPES

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

GRETCHEN ANNE BRENES PHD (NPI 1972587921) is an individual adult development & aging provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2614) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972587921
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TA0700X
Provider Legal NameGRETCHEN ANNE BRENESCredential: PHD
Location AddressMEDICAL CENTER BLVDWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 344Winston Salem, NC 27102-0344 · (336) 716-2255
Phone(336) 716-2255
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateDecember 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 2017
✔ NPI 1972587921 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · Adult Development & AgingBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TA0700X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2614
Definition
A psychologist who specializes in geropsychology, which applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families to maintain well-being, overcome problems and achieve maximum potential during later life. Professional geropsychology appreciates the wide diversity among older adults, the complex ethical issues that can arise in geriatric practice and the importance of interdisciplinary models of care.
Also ListedPsychologistTaxonomy 103T00000X · License 2614 (NC)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC 27157
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Other Identifiers 6

Other98151Medcost
Medicare PIN680015007
Other045CTBcbs
Medicare PIN2819839BNC
Medicaid6000436NC
Medicare PIN2819839ANC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Gretchen Anne Brenes Phd 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 ID6507939725
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080722000311
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 Gretchen Brenes reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Wake Forest University Health Sciences
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Winston Salem, NC 27157
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3,003 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003803032 (336) 716-2255

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

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.

CRAIG MICHAEL COMBS MD
Anesthesiology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-2255
MR. KAMRON YORK BENFIELD PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-4838
ANDREA WHITLEY PEYTON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-2011
AMR SHERIF MOHAMED RIFAA EL HARAKI MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-2255
DR. MICHAEL JOSEPH MCCORMACK JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-2255
RANDALL STEPHAN CONRAD MD
Hospitalist
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-4305
NICHOLAS RYAN TUTTLE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 409-1797
DR. ANALICIA MARIE ALVARADO MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-2255

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 Brenes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gretchen Brenes is 1972587921. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 2, 2005.

Where is Gretchen Brenes located?

Gretchen Brenes practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157. The listed phone number is (336) 716-2255.

What is Gretchen Brenes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Adult Development & Aging, with taxonomy code 103TA0700X.

Is Gretchen Brenes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gretchen Brenes 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 organization bills Medicare for Gretchen Brenes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gretchen Brenes reassigns Medicare benefits to Wake Forest University Health Sciences (Winston Salem, NC). 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 Gretchen Brenes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gretchen Brenes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 1 other insurer list Gretchen Brenes 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 Brenes was last updated on May 4, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years 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.