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GRETCHEN SANFORD DO
NPI 1972737252
Emergency Medicine in Elk Grove Village, IL

Active since May 14, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
800 BIESTERFIELD RD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007(847) 437-5500(847) 981-2002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Gretchen Sanford Do NPPES

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

GRETCHEN SANFORD DO (NPI 1972737252) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-129098) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1, and maintains a secondary practice location in Glen Ellyn.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972737252
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameGRETCHEN SANFORDCredential: DO
Location Address800 BIESTERFIELD RDElk Grove Village, IL 60007-3361
Mailing Address800 Biesterfield RdElk Grove Village, IL 60007-3361 · (847) 981-3599 · Fax (847) 981-2022
Phone(847) 437-5500
Fax(847) 981-2002
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 11, 2022
✔ NPI 1972737252 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-129098
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
800 BIESTERFIELD RD, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1430 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 150Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-4464 · Phone (888) 693-6437 · Fax (630) 432-6667

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

Gretchen Sanford Do 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 ID4981860616
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120725000432
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 Sanford reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cepamerica Illinois LLP
Same address
Emergency Medicine
800 BIESTERFIELD RD
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 982 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528681822 (847) 437-5500

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
376 services358 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 93042
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.
186 services178 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
105 services100 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
52 services52 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1

Acute Care Hospitals · Elk Grove Village, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140258
Location800 Biesterfield RdElk Grove Village, IL 60007 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60007 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

NATIONAL PAIN CENTERS, LLC
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
800 BIESTERFIELD RD, SUITE 302
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Cook County (847) 701-3250
ALLISON CLAIRE VAN STAALDUINEN
Physician Assistant
800 BIESTERFIELD RD
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Cook County (224) 273-3152
GRABOWSKI SURGICAL ASSOCIATES SC
Surgery
800 BIESTERFIELD RD, SUITE 3004
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Cook County (847) 439-7515
NORTHWEST SUBURBAN UROLOGY ASSOCIATES SC
Urology
800 BIESTERFIELD RD, SUITE 303
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Cook County (847) 593-0404
JAMIE ELIZABETH BASTEN FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
800 BIESTERFIELD RD
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Cook County (224) 299-4222
HEALTH & WELLNESS P C
Internal Medicine
800 BIESTERFIELD RD, SUITE 2007
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Cook County (847) 593-2007
DR. BHUPINDER K CHHABRA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
800 BIESTERFIELD RD, SUITE 3007
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Cook County (847) 290-6513
BASSEM GHALY M.D.
Anesthesiology
800 BIESTERFIELD RD, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA, ABMC
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Cook County (847) 981-3597

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 Sanford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gretchen Sanford is 1972737252. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2009.

Where is Gretchen Sanford located?

Gretchen Sanford practices at 800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. The listed phone number is (847) 437-5500.

What is Gretchen Sanford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Gretchen Sanford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gretchen Sanford 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 Sanford's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gretchen Sanford reassigns Medicare benefits to Cepamerica Illinois LLP (Elk Grove Village, IL). 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 Sanford's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Gretchen Sanford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gretchen Sanford is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gretchen Sanford was last updated on January 17, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.