Quick answers
- Does Alison B. Gruen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alison B. Gruen 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 Alison B. Gruen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 869 Original Medicare patients and 2,695 services for Alison B. Gruen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alison B. Gruen's NPI number?
- 1518982412. 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 Alison B. Gruen, 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 | 869 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,695 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)993 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)284 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)207 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)193 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)175 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 pressure53%
- Arthritis45%
- Osteoporosis28%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Anxiety20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alison B. Gruen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 152 BroadwayBrooklyn, NY 11211 (212) 385‑3700
- 176 E 71st StNew York, NY 10021 (212) 734‑7546
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alison B. Gruen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bobby Buka, M.D., P.C.138 clinicians in the group
- Libby Buscemi, MD PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Brooklyn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bobby Buka, M.D., P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Yale University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518982412 |
| 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