2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1609484245 DDS
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GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS

Dentist in GRAND RAPIDS, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
60
Medicare Part D claims · 38 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$89.19
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS filed 60 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in GRAND RAPIDS, Minnesota.

60
Part D claims, 2023
$89.19
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

60 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2020

NPI 1609484245

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

60 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Dentist share within Minnesota

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 510 NW 2ND AVE, GRAND RAPIDS, MN, 55744, with a listed phone of (218) 326-1266. NPI 1609484245 was issued on 07/20/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KREKLOW most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 60 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 38 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $217 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

510 NW 2ND AVE
GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744

Provider Details

NPI 1609484245
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/20/2020

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$89

Largest payer

Septodont Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

60
Total Claims
$217
Total Drug Cost
38
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
60
Total Day Supply
344
Generic Drug Cost
$161
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
32

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dentist Overview

How GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS's 60 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KREKLOW.

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS's specialty?
GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in GRAND RAPIDS, Minnesota. Credentials: DDS.
How much does GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS wrote 60 Medicare Part D claims totaling $217 in drug costs for 38 beneficiaries.
Where is GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS located?
GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS is located at 510 NW 2ND AVE, GRAND RAPIDS, MN, 55744. Phone: (218) 326-1266.
What is GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS's NPI number?
GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609484245, issued on 07/20/2020.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS accept Medicare?
GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 60 Part D claims and 38 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS's credentials?
GRETCHEN KREKLOW, DDS's NPI is 1609484245 with credentials DDS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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