Alison Gruen, MD
NPI 1518982412 · Dermatology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alison Gruen, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1518982412).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518982412
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 227260 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,485 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 993 | $102 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 284 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 207 | $143 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 193 | $100 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 175 | $60 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 129 | 102 |
| Minoxidil | 56 | 17 |
| Ketoconazole | 54 | 31 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 34 | 17 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 29 | — |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 29 | 19 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 28 | 11 |
| Fluocinonide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,911 across 175 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2010-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alison Gruen's NPI number?
- Alison Gruen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518982412, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alison Gruen's specialty?
- Alison Gruen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alison Gruen located?
- Alison Gruen's practice location on file with NPPES is 176 East 71st Street, New York, NY 10021-5159.
- What is Alison Gruen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alison Gruen is (212) 734-7546.
- Does Alison Gruen accept Medicare?
- Alison Gruen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alison Gruen's NPI active?
- Yes — Alison Gruen's NPI (1518982412) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.