Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gretchen Kunitz, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Walnut Creek, CA

  • NPI 1144406273
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2621 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 947-0417

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 18, 2015
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G47367

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144406273. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
194
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$20,019
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 85 78 $103
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 31 $152
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 21 21 $157
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 15 15 $37
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage 14 14 $76
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 13 13 $18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 11 11 $70

In context: peer comparison

Among 44 peers in Walnut Creek Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 260. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$78
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 2 $43.99
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $19.34
Abbvie INC. 1 $15.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$78

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
16
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$395
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 16 0 $395

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gretchen Kunitz's medical specialty?
Dr. Gretchen Kunitz practices Internal Medicine Physician in Walnut Creek, CA.
Where does Dr. Gretchen Kunitz practice?
Dr. Gretchen Kunitz practices at 2621 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Office phone: 9259470417.
What is Dr. Gretchen Kunitz's NPI?
Dr. Gretchen Kunitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144406273, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gretchen Kunitz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gretchen Kunitz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gretchen Kunitz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.