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Ophthalmology

Nicholas B. Grissom, MD

Sees patients in Greensboro, NC · Winston Salem, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Nicholas B. Grissom, MD is an ophthalmologist at 3312 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410. Phone: (336) 282-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nicholas B. Grissom had 295 Original Medicare patients and 1,296 services. NPI 1376075366. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 3312 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (336) 282‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Carolina Eye Associates Inc
  • Medical school: Wake Forest University School Of Medicine · graduated 2017 (9 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nicholas B. Grissom, 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 Nicholas B. Grissom accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas B. Grissom 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 Nicholas B. Grissom see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 295 Original Medicare patients and 1,296 services for Nicholas B. Grissom. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nicholas B. Grissom's NPI number?
1376075366. 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 Nicholas B. Grissom, 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 patients295
Services billed to Medicare1,296
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)253 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)187 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)165 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)142 services
  5. Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)96 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 cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%

Practice locations

Addresses where Nicholas B. Grissom is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas B. Grissom as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carolina Eye Associates Inc39 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Greensboro

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greensboro, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Carolina Eye Associates Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWake Forest University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1376075366
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Sources

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