Gretchen Robinson Folk, APRN
Gretchen Robinson Folk is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Columbia, SC with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Gretchen Robinson Folk, APRN specializes in nursing, serving patients in Columbia, SC in group practice. She has been in practice for 6+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 42% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Sc House Calls Inc. 111 Doctors Cir., Columbia, SC 29203
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in South Carolina, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.5/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in South CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.6%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.8 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
29
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
88
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
357
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $24k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+44%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
62 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Gretchen Robinson Folk's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 21, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Gretchen Robinson Folk
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gretchen Robinson Folk for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Columbia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gretchen Robinson Folk
Dr. Folk is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 491-0909.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gretchen Robinson Folk
Practice Location
Sc House Calls Inc. 111 Doctors Cir., Columbia, SC 29203
Mailing Address
Sc House Calls Inc. 111 Doctors Cir., Columbia, SC 29203
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