Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gretchen Sanford, DO

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Elk Grove Village, IL

  • NPI 1972737252
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 Biesterfield RD
Elk Grove Village, IL 600073361
(847) 437-5500
fax (847) 981-2002
Additional location
430 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 150
Glen Ellyn, IL 601374464
(888) 693-6437
fax (630) 432-6667

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 17, 2022
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036-129098

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972737252. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
596
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$92,195
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 320 304 $191
93042 Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 110 110 $7
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 88 88 $229
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 78 76 $131

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $24.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
87
Patients
86
Total drug cost
$530
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 35 35 $120
Cephalexin Generic 22 22 $135
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 18 18 $203
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 12 11 $72

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Gretchen Sanford's medical specialty?
Dr. Gretchen Sanford practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Elk Grove Village, IL.
Where does Dr. Gretchen Sanford practice?
Dr. Gretchen Sanford practices at 800 Biesterfield RD, Elk Grove Village, IL 600073361. Office phone: 8474375500.
What is Dr. Gretchen Sanford's NPI?
Dr. Gretchen Sanford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972737252, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gretchen Sanford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gretchen Sanford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gretchen Sanford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only (HCPCS 93042); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.