STEVEN A. GROSS MD – NPI #1609894211
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

STEVEN GROSS is an ophthalmologist located in PALM HARBOR, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1609894211 to STEVEN GROSS on July 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Apr 29, 2008. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for STEVEN GROSS below.

NPI Profile for
STEVEN A. GROSS

NPI Number
1609894211
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEVEN A. GROSS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
32615 U.S. 19 NORTH
SUITE 6
PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
Phone: (727) 772-7712 Fax: (727) 772-6891
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for STEVEN GROSS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELFL18084
MEDICAIDFL371349100
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)
FL ME62730

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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