Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gretchen Lawrence, DPM

Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Foot Surgery Podiatrist · Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Forest City, NC

  • NPI 1386797090
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1322 W Main St
Forest City, NC 280432555
(828) 245-1111
fax (828) 516-9376
Additional location
289 Access RD
Waynesville, NC 287859006
(828) 452-4343
fax (828) 452-1477

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 3, 2025
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213E00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #547

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386797090. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,065
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$174,567
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 651 268 $42
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 421 177 $31
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 416 186 $76
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number 305 144 $21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 192 154 $86
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 168 118 $30
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 125 73 $95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 118 101 $121
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 114 114 $158
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 93 37 $0

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Forest City Podiatrist, average services per provider: 161. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,303
Transactions
41
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ConvaTec INC. 6 $424.72
Amgen INC. 5 $220.46
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. 9 $180.09
Stryker Corporation 1 $171.17
Averitas Pharma INC. 12 $136.85
Kerecis Limited 2 $40.50
Organogenesis INC. 2 $39.03
Peerless Surgical INC. 1 $37.48
Bioventus LLC 1 $24.43
Tactile Systems Technology INC 1 $14.46
Solventum Corporation 1 $14.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,303

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
572
Patients
315
Total drug cost
$17,580
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Mupirocin Generic 132 90 $1,982
Ciclopirox Generic 79 41 $3,008
Cephalexin Generic 63 44 $469
Meloxicam Generic 56 38 $156
Gabapentin Generic 47 13 $539
Methylprednisolone Generic 36 34 $331
Ketoconazole Generic 35 26 $1,203
Pregabalin Generic 26 0 $1,089
Allopurinol Generic 21 0 $261
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 15 15 $79

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gretchen Lawrence's medical specialty?
Dr. Gretchen Lawrence practices Podiatrist in Forest City, NC.
Where does Dr. Gretchen Lawrence practice?
Dr. Gretchen Lawrence practices at 1322 W Main St, Forest City, NC 280432555. Office phone: 8282451111.
What is Dr. Gretchen Lawrence's NPI?
Dr. Gretchen Lawrence's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386797090, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gretchen Lawrence accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gretchen Lawrence accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gretchen Lawrence commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (HCPCS 11720); Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (HCPCS 11056). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.