Quick answers
- Does Darlene Gruetter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darlene Gruetter 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Darlene Gruetter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 378 Original Medicare patients and 946 services for Darlene Gruetter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darlene Gruetter's NPI number?
- 1205839800. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Darlene Gruetter, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 378 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 946 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)581 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)105 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)104 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)80 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)22 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis61%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Anxiety34%
Hospitals where Darlene Gruetter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darlene Gruetter at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Charleston Area Medical CenterCharleston, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510022
Practice locations
Addresses where Darlene Gruetter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1212 Garfield AveParkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 865‑3600
- 1220 Lee St ECharleston, WV 25301 (304) 388‑7270
- 1400 Hospital DrHurricane, WV 25526 (304) 757‑1700
- 210 Brooks St, Suite 200Charleston, WV 25301 (304) 388‑1930
- 3415 Maccorkle Ave SECharleston, WV 25304 (304) 388‑8380
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darlene Gruetter as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Charleston Area Medical Center Inc985 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in West Virginia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Virginia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Charleston Area Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205839800 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians