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General Surgery

Erich J. Grethel, MD

Sees patients in Austin, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Erich J. Grethel, MD is a general surgeon at 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Phone: (512) 324-0000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1003945411. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (512) 324‑0000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Surgeons Who Only Care for Kids PA
  • Medical school: Harvard Medical School · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Erich J. Grethel, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Erich J. Grethel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erich J. Grethel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Erich J. Grethel's NPI number?
1003945411. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Erich J. Grethel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Erich J. Grethel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Surgeons Who Only Care for Kids PA6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Austin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Surgeons Who Only Care for Kids PA

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003945411
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians