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Ophthalmology

Francis L. Grumbine, MD

Works at hospitals in Baltimore, MD · Maryland

Summary

Dr. Francis L. Grumbine, MD is an ophthalmologist at 3701 N Charles St, South Chapman Building Suite 102, Towson, MD 21204. Phone: (443) 849-2658. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Francis L. Grumbine had 863 Original Medicare patients and 3,440 services. NPI 1316178452. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 3701 N Charles St, South Chapman Building Suite 102, Towson, MD 21204 · Directions (10 more locations)
  • Phone: (443) 849‑2658
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Greater Baltimore Medical Center
  • Group practice: Greater Baltimore Medical Center
  • Medical school: Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University · graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Francis L. Grumbine, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Francis L. Grumbine accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis L. Grumbine 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 Francis L. Grumbine see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 863 Original Medicare patients and 3,440 services for Francis L. Grumbine. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Francis L. Grumbine's NPI number?
1316178452. 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 Francis L. Grumbine, 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 patients863
Services billed to Medicare3,440
Different services or procedures46
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)345 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)298 services
  3. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)159 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)149 services
  5. Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)104 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Anxiety24%
  • Depression23%

Hospitals where Francis L. Grumbine works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francis L. Grumbine at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Francis L. Grumbine is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Francis L. Grumbine as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center354 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Towson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Towson, MD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1316178452
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians