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Ophthalmology

William D. Gruzensky, MD

Sees patients in Anchorage, AK · Great Falls, MT · Tualatin, OR … · Alaska, Montana, Oregon

Summary

Dr. William D. Gruzensky, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1600 A St, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501. Phone: (907) 272-2423. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William D. Gruzensky had 573 Original Medicare patients and 2,071 services. NPI 1992812234. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1600 A St, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (907) 272‑2423
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute Inc PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine · graduated 1982 (44 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William D. Gruzensky, 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 William D. Gruzensky accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William D. Gruzensky 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 William D. Gruzensky see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 573 Original Medicare patients and 2,071 services for William D. Gruzensky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William D. Gruzensky's NPI number?
1992812234. 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 William D. Gruzensky, 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 patients573
Services billed to Medicare2,071
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)1,227 services
  2. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)777 services
  3. Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66982)31 services
  4. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)19 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 pressure61%
  • High cholesterol54%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Diabetes25%
  • Ischemic heart disease18%
  • Chronic kidney disease12%

Practice locations

Addresses where William D. Gruzensky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William D. Gruzensky as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute Inc PC74 clinicians in the group
  • Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute of Alaska Inc PC13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Anchorage

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anchorage, AK — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute Inc PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1992812234
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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