Quick answers
- Does Stephen R. Griebel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen R. Griebel 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 Stephen R. Griebel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 434 Original Medicare patients and 860 services for Stephen R. Griebel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen R. Griebel's NPI number?
- 1861484586. 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 Stephen R. Griebel, 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 | 434 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 860 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)385 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)137 services
- Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)74 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)65 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)62 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Stephen R. Griebel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen R. Griebel 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.
- Punxsutawney Area HospitalPunxsutawney, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390199
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen R. Griebel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 81 Hillcrest Dr, Suite 2500Punxsutawney, PA 15767 (814) 938‑4777
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Hahnemann University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861484586 |
| 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