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Ophthalmology

Erich B. Groos Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Nashville, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. Erich B. Groos Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist at 3326 Aspen Grove Dr, Suite 200, Franklin, TN 37067. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Erich B. Groos Jr. had 1,270 Original Medicare patients and 4,346 services. NPI 1720084601. 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: 3326 Aspen Grove Dr, Suite 200, Franklin, TN 37067 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Tristar Centennial Medical Center
  • Group practice: Cornea Consultants of Nashville, PLLC
  • Medical school: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Erich B. Groos Jr., 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 Erich B. Groos Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erich B. Groos 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 Erich B. Groos Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,270 Original Medicare patients and 4,346 services for Erich B. Groos Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Erich B. Groos Jr.'s NPI number?
1720084601. 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 Erich B. Groos 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 patients1,270
Services billed to Medicare4,346
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

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)848 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)736 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)540 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)428 services
  5. Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (76514)345 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 cholesterol74%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Diabetes23%
  • Chronic kidney disease19%

Hospitals where Erich B. Groos Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erich B. Groos 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Erich B. Groos Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 3326 Aspen Grove Dr, Suite 200Franklin, TN 37067
  • 335 24th Ave N, Suite 600Nashville, TN 37203

Group practices

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

  • Cornea Consultants of Nashville, PLLC6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Franklin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Franklin, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cornea Consultants of Nashville, PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720084601
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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