Gretchen Smelcer, CRNA
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
4 locations
Presbyterian Hospital
1100 Central Avenue Se, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106
(505) 724-8386
Anesthesia Associates Of New Mexico P C
1100 Central Ave Se, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106
(505) 841-1234
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
1100 Central Ave Se, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106
(505) 841-1234
Optumcare New Mexico, Llc
2901 Transport St Se, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106
(505) 262-7000
About Gretchen Smelcer
Gretchen Smelcer, CRNA is a healthcare provider practicing in Albuquerque, NM.
Specialty Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
4
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Credentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
No education details on file.
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | R56029 | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered |
Public Data Summary for Gretchen Smelcer
With 20 years of practice, Gretchen Smelcer is an established healthcare provider, CRNA,. Gretchen currently practices across 4 facilities, including Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356355994, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Gretchen Smelcer
Where does Gretchen Smelcer practice?
Gretchen Smelcer practices at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gretchen is also affiliated with 3 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Gretchen Smelcer accept Medicare?
CartoChrome does not have a verified Medicare assignment record for Gretchen Smelcer. CMS opt-out records should be checked directly, and patients should call the practice to confirm Medicare acceptance for their specific plan.
What is Gretchen Smelcer's NPI number?
Gretchen Smelcer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356355994. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Gretchen Smelcer been practicing?
Gretchen Smelcer has approximately 20 years of practice experience.