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Pathology

Darlene Gruetter, MD

Works at hospitals in Charleston, WV · West Virginia

Summary

Dr. Darlene Gruetter, MD is a pathologist at 1212 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101. Phone: (304) 865-3600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Darlene Gruetter had 378 Original Medicare patients and 946 services. NPI 1205839800. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 1212 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101 · Directions (11 more locations)
  • Phone: (304) 865‑3600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Charleston Area Medical Center
  • Group practice: Charleston Area Medical Center Inc
  • Medical school: Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Darlene Gruetter, 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 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 patients378
Services billed to Medicare946
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)581 services
  2. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)105 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)104 services
  4. Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)80 services
  5. 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.

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.

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

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Other pathologists in West Virginia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Virginia — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Charleston Area Medical Center Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205839800
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians