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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Gretchen L. Erpelding, CNA

Works at hospitals in Minneapolis, MN · Waconia, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Gretchen L. Erpelding, CNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Minneapolis, MN and Waconia, MN. NPI 1659327237. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gretchen L. Erpelding, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Hennepin Healthcare System IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Gretchen L. Erpelding work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Gretchen L. Erpelding at 2 hospitals: Hennepin County Medical Center and Ridgeview Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Gretchen L. Erpelding see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Coon Rapids, MN, Waconia, MN and Minneapolis, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Gretchen L. Erpelding's specialty?
Medicare lists Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) as the primary specialty.
Does Gretchen L. Erpelding accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gretchen L. Erpelding accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Gretchen L. Erpelding?
(763) 236-6786, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Gretchen L. Erpelding's NPI number?
1659327237. 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 L. Erpelding works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gretchen L. Erpelding at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gretchen L. Erpelding is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gretchen L. Erpelding as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Hennepin Healthcare System Inc871 clinicians in the group
  • Metropolitan Anesthesia Network LLP515 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse anesthetists in Coon Rapids

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Coon Rapids, MN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialCNA
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659327237
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians