Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gretchen Nitz, PA-C

Physician Assistant · La Follette, TN

  • NPI 1508856873
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
919 E Central Ave Ste 102
La Follette, TN 377662778
(423) 907-1740
fax (423) 907-1743
Mailing address
151 Frank L Diggs Dr
Clinton, TN 377166953

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 9, 2022
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #119
Medicaid
TN #3665540

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508856873. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
226
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$21,084
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 146 100 $101
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 68 47 $71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 12 12 $133

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$98
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ATRICURE, INC. 2 $97.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$98

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,763
Patients
835
Total drug cost
$677,308
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 386 123 $5,561
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 363 79 $340,756
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 255 81 $1,543
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 245 90 $5,144
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 213 68 $3,745
Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) Brand 178 37 $199,167
Lisinopril Generic 157 53 $822
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 142 42 $938
Carvedilol Generic 135 43 $1,350
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 133 43 $2,099

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Gretchen Nitz's medical specialty?
Dr. Gretchen Nitz practices Physician Assistant in La Follette, TN.
Where does Dr. Gretchen Nitz practice?
Dr. Gretchen Nitz practices at 919 E Central Ave Ste 102, La Follette, TN 377662778. Office phone: 4239071740.
What is Dr. Gretchen Nitz's NPI?
Dr. Gretchen Nitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508856873, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gretchen Nitz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gretchen Nitz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gretchen Nitz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.