Dr Robert Richard Gruhl, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Duluth, MN

Dr Robert Richard Gruhl, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Duluth, Minnesota. His current practice location is 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 786-3233.

Dr Robert Richard Gruhl is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 74249) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1962909549.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Richard Gruhl, MD
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951
(218) 786-3233
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Richard Gruhl
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Location400 E 3rd St, Duluth, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962909549
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/10/2018
  • Last Update Date: 08/15/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173986858
  • Enrollment ID: I20230829000210

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Richard Gruhl such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962909549NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 82388-20 (Wisconsin)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 74249 (Minnesota)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Robert Richard Gruhl allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Duluth Clinic Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902563638
PECOS PAC ID: 2567374283
Enrollment ID: O20031103000229
Entity NameEssentia Health Moose Lake
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154959880
PECOS PAC ID: 6608290333
Enrollment ID: O20200730001548

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Robert Richard Gruhl is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Robert Richard Gruhl, MD
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Ph: (218) 786-3233
Dr Robert Richard Gruhl, MD
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Ph: (218) 786-3233

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Duluth, MN

Michael Mcneal Savage,
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Practice Location: 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
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Rolando R Rosas, MD
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Mark Christopher Rhodes,
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Phone: 218-786-8364    
Dr. David M Choquette, MD
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Practice Location: 920 E 1st St, Suite 301, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-279-6279    Fax: 218-279-6280
Dr. Todd J Freeman, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 920 E 1st St, Suite 301, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-279-6279    Fax: 218-279-6280
Dr. Heidi Elaine L'esperance, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-786-8364    
William Portilla,
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: 218-786-8364    

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