Quick answers
- Does Gretchen G. De Diego accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gretchen G. De Diego 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 Gretchen G. De Diego see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 42 Original Medicare patients and 143 services for Gretchen G. De Diego. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gretchen G. De Diego's NPI number?
- 1851824007. 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 Gretchen G. De Diego, 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 | 42 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 143 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)105 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)33 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%
- Depression67%
- Heart failure67%
- Chronic kidney disease60%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
Hospitals where Gretchen G. De Diego works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gretchen G. De Diego 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.
- UPMC AltoonaAltoona, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390073
Practice locations
Addresses where Gretchen G. De Diego is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 620 Howard AveAltoona, PA 16601 (412) 822‑7410
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gretchen G. De Diego as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pittsburgh Critical Care Associates Inc19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Critical Care (Intensivists)primary
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Other critical care doctors in Altoona
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Altoona, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pittsburgh Critical Care Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851824007 |
| 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