Quick answers
- Does Gretchen A. Hofstad-Starnes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gretchen A. Hofstad-Starnes 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 Gretchen A. Hofstad-Starnes's NPI number?
- 1528102142. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Gretchen A. Hofstad-Starnes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gretchen A. Hofstad-Starnes 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.
- Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux Falls, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430016
Practice locations
Addresses where Gretchen A. Hofstad-Starnes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 S 7th AveSioux Falls, SD 57105 (605) 336‑2140
- 2100 S Marion RdSioux Falls, SD 57106 (605) 322‑5180
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gretchen A. Hofstad-Starnes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera McKennan959 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Mental Health Counselorprimary
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Other mental health counselors in Sioux Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sioux Falls, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Avera McKennan
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528102142 |
| 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
- 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