Quick answers
- Does Robert L. Gross Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert L. Gross Jr. 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 Robert L. Gross Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 309 Original Medicare patients and 1,388 services for Robert L. Gross Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert L. Gross Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1396827358. 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 Robert L. Gross Jr., 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 | 309 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,388 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)396 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)251 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)141 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)125 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)106 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes37%
- COPD37%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
Hospitals where Robert L. Gross Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert L. Gross Jr. 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.
- Kern Valley Healthcare DistrictLake Isabella, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051314
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert L. Gross Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1535 N China Lake Blvd, Suite BRidgecrest, CA 93555
- 6412 Laurel AveLake Isabella, CA 93240
- 6425 Lynch Canyon DrLake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379‑8630
- PO Box, Suite 1628Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert L. Gross Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kern Valley Healthcare District20 clinicians in the group
- Sienna Medical Corporation4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Ridgecrest
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ridgecrest, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kern Valley Healthcare District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396827358 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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