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GRETCHEN STERN, DDS

Periodontics in SEATTLE, Washington. 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
150
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
What the federal data reveals: GRETCHEN STERN, DDS is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in SEATTLE, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 150 claims across 47 beneficiaries .

What stands out: GRETCHEN STERN, DDS filed 150 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SEATTLE, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GRETCHEN STERN, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/16/2020

NPI 1396331021

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

150 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Periodontics share within Washington

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — 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 STERN, DDS is a Periodontics provider practicing in SEATTLE, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1396331021. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GRETCHEN STERN, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DDS credentials at 2743 CALIFORNIA AVE SW UNIT 200, SEATTLE, WA, 98116, with a listed phone of (206) 519-5337. NPI 1396331021 was issued on 12/16/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STERN 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 150 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $747 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.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 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

2743 CALIFORNIA AVE SW UNIT 200
SEATTLE, WA 98116

Provider Details

NPI 1396331021
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/16/2020

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GRETCHEN STERN, DDS. To verify GRETCHEN STERN, DDS's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

150
Total Claims
$747
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
150
Total Day Supply
1,370
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$747
Antibiotic Claims
67

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.69
Gender Split
62% female / 38% 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
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
50
Amoxicillin
46
Ibuprofen
30
Metronidazole
14

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

Periodontics Overview

How GRETCHEN STERN, DDS fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

GRETCHEN STERN, DDS's 150 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GRETCHEN STERN, DDS's specialty?
GRETCHEN STERN, DDS specializes in Periodontics and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: DDS.
How much does GRETCHEN STERN, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GRETCHEN STERN, DDS wrote 150 Medicare Part D claims totaling $747 in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is GRETCHEN STERN, DDS located?
GRETCHEN STERN, DDS is located at 2743 CALIFORNIA AVE SW UNIT 200, SEATTLE, WA, 98116. Phone: (206) 519-5337.
What is GRETCHEN STERN, DDS's NPI number?
GRETCHEN STERN, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396331021, issued on 12/16/2020.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GRETCHEN STERN, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GRETCHEN STERN, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GRETCHEN STERN, DDS accept Medicare?
GRETCHEN STERN, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 150 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GRETCHEN STERN, DDS's credentials?
GRETCHEN STERN, DDS's NPI is 1396331021 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.

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

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