Quick answers
- Does Richard P. Grucela accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard P. Grucela 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 Richard P. Grucela see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 984 services for Richard P. Grucela. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard P. Grucela's NPI number?
- 1104812247. 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 Richard P. Grucela, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 984 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 87 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)338 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)249 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)229 services
- Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes (97116)103 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (97161)18 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%
- Arthritis70%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard P. Grucela is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 Northern Blvd, Suite 150Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 466‑9730
- 800 E Gate BlvdGarden City, NY 11530 (516) 745‑8070
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard P. Grucela as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Metro Physical Occupational Speech Massage Therapy and Acupuncture PLL452 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, New York →
Other physical therapists in Great Neck
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Great Neck, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Metro Physical Occupational Speech Massage Therapy and Acupuncture PLL
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1970 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1104812247 |
| 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
- 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