Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast, MD

  • Newton Lower Falls, MA
  • Otolaryngologist
NPI1336101054PAC ID0446259725
Medicare services, 2024
81
Medicare patients, 2024
78
Publications
88
Clinical trials
1
Hospital affiliations
2
Practice address
2000 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
Practice phone
Call (617) 910-0368
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Primary practice

New England Ear Nose and Throat

Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts

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Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast is an otolaryngologist in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts

Dr. Grundfast practices at New England Ear Nose and Throat in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts.

Dr. Grundfast's NPI, 1336101054, was assigned on April 6, 2006. Dr. Grundfast graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1969. Dr. Grundfast holds Massachusetts license 160725.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
0446259725
NPI enumeration date
April 6, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(617) 910-0368
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
83
Medical school graduation
1969

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast practices at New England Ear Nose and Throat in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts

Dr. Grundfast's primary practice is New England Ear Nose and Throat, at 2000 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462 in Middlesex County. The practice phone is (617) 910-0368.

  • New England Ear Nose and Throat
    2000 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462 · Middlesex CountyPhone(617) 910-0368

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast is affiliated with 7 sites of care and 4 medical groups

Dr. Grundfast's primary practice is New England Ear Nose and Throat in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. Dr. Grundfast is also affiliated with Boston Medical Center. The medical group on file is New England Ear, Nose, and Throat. Dmand AI also links Dr. Grundfast to 1 more hospital, 4 group practices and clinics and 3 medical groups, each named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Grundfast practices, 6 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
New England Ear Nose and ThroatAvailable with a free account
+6 more sites and 3 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast is one of 308 otolaryngologists in Massachusetts

Otolaryngology is Dr. Grundfast's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207Y00000X. Dr. Grundfast is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Grundfast's licenses on file in 6 states: Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland and Florida.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Otolaryngology, MassachusettsPrimaryLicense 160725 · 1999 to 2026 · taxonomy 207Y00000X
  • Pennsylvania licenseSince 1981
  • District of Columbia licenseLicense MD6119 · 1972 to 2026
  • Virginia license1985 to 2004
  • Maryland license1972 to 2000
  • Florida license1978 to 1981

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists ear eustachian tube disorders, hearing loss and impairment, swimmer's ear, tinnitus and vertigo among the conditions Dr. Grundfast treats.

Otolaryngologists near Dr. Grundfast

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308otolaryngologists in Massachusetts
5otolaryngologists in Newton Lower Falls

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast billed Medicare for 81 services in 2024

CMS data shows 81 Medicare services from Dr. Grundfast across 2 procedure codes in 2024, all of them office visits, for 78 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $5,454 for them.

Medicare services, 202481
Medicare patients78
Paid by Medicare$5,454
Procedure codes2

Dr. Grundfast's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 552024: 8147%

Where Dr. Grundfast's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office4758%
  • In a facility3442%

Dr. Grundfast compared with the Massachusetts median for otolaryngologists, 2024

  • Dr. Grundfast
  • Massachusetts median
Medicare services
81vs 74489% below
Medicare patients
78vs 36379% below

Medians across 303 otolaryngologists in Massachusetts with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Grundfast's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast treated 78 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 72

CMS counts 78 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Grundfast in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 45 patients. 74% of them have high cholesterol, and 62% have high blood pressure. 29% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 0.85, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Grundfast's median patient age at 66, with 58% women.

Medicare patients, 202478
Average age72
Average risk score0.85
Also on Medicaid29%

Dr. Grundfast's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Grundfast's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women4862%
  • Men3038%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Grundfast's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High cholesterol74%
  2. High blood pressure62%
  3. Arthritis44%
  4. Anxiety29%
  5. Diabetes29%
  6. Cancer23%
  7. Mood disorders23%
  8. Depression21%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Grundfast's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 66

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women58%
  • Men42%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

How Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast takes part in Medicare

Dr. Grundfast accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast has 88 publications on record

Dmand AI links 88 papers to Dr. Grundfast, published from 2014 to 2024. 2017 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Otitis Media, Otolaryngology and Hearing Loss, Sensorineural. Dr. Grundfast has published most often in Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. Dr. Grundfast's most frequent co-authors are George Zalzal, MD, Sukgi S. Choi, MD and Gregory John Milmoe.

Papers88
Years published2014 to 2024

Dr. Grundfast's papers by year, 2014 to 2024

Topics Dr. Grundfast writes about most

  • Otitis Media
  • Otolaryngology
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural
  • Airway Obstruction
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Internship and Residency
  • Otitis Media with Effusion
  • Cholesteatoma

Dr. Grundfast's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Grundfast

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Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast has worked on 1 clinical trial

Dmand AI links Dr. Grundfast to 1 clinical trial. Conditions studied include Vertigo and Vestibular Diseases.

Conditions in Dr. Grundfast's trials

  • Vertigo
  • Vestibular Diseases

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Grundfast

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast has 37 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 37 awards for Dr. Grundfast, most recently America's Top Doctors in 2014.

Awards and honors for Dr. Grundfast

  1. 2014
    • America's Top Doctors
  2. 2013
    • Boston Magazine
  3. 2009
    • Named among Top Doctors in the specialty of Otolaryngology
    • Top Doctors
  4. 2008
    • Vice Presidential Citation
  5. 2006
    • Inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
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Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University

Dr. Grundfast graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1969. Dr. Grundfast is a member of NHS and ACS.

  1. Medical schoolSUNY Upstate Medical University
  2. Board certified in otolaryngologyAmerican Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast accepts plans from 17 insurance carriers

Dr. Grundfast is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Elevance
  • HCSC
  • Aspirus Health Plan
  • Molina
  • +9 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Grundfast accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare9
  2. PPO9
  3. HMO8
  4. EPO4
  5. POS4
  6. Medicaid2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast's NPI number?

Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast's NPI number is 1336101054. It was assigned on April 6, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast?

Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast is an otolaryngologist in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Otolaryngology Physician (taxonomy code 207Y00000X).

Where does Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast practice?

Dr. Grundfast practices at 2000 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462. Dr. Grundfast's primary practice is New England Ear Nose and Throat in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. Dmand AI also links Dr. Grundfast to 1 hospital, 4 group practices and clinics and 3 medical groups.

What is Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Grundfast is (617) 910-0368.

What is Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast's medical license number?

Dr. Grundfast holds Massachusetts license 160725, one of the licenses on file in 6 states.

Which states has Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Grundfast in Massachusetts (1999 to 2026), Pennsylvania (since 1981), District of Columbia (1972 to 2026), Virginia (1985 to 2004), Maryland (1972 to 2000) and Florida (1978 to 1981).

Which hospitals is Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast affiliated with?

Dr. Grundfast is affiliated with Boston Medical Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Grundfast to 1 more hospital.

What medical group is Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast part of?

Dr. Grundfast is linked to New England Ear, Nose, and Throat. Dmand AI links Dr. Grundfast to 3 more medical groups.

Does Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Grundfast billed Medicare for 81 services in 2024, and Dr. Grundfast accepts Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast see?

CMS counts 78 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Grundfast in 2024, with an average age of 72.

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Is Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast board certified?

Yes. Dr. Grundfast is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

What services does Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Grundfast's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213) and office visit, new patient (99203).

Where did Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast go to medical school?

Dr. Grundfast graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1969.

How long has Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast been practicing?

Dr. Grundfast graduated from medical school in 1969, 57 years ago.

Does Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast do research?

Dmand AI links 88 publications to Dr. Grundfast, published from 2014 to 2024. Dr. Grundfast has worked on 1 clinical trial.

Who does Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast publish with?

Dr. Grundfast's most frequent co-authors are George Zalzal, MD (6 shared papers), Sukgi S. Choi, MD (4 shared papers) and Gregory John Milmoe (4 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Kenneth M. Grundfast accept?

Dr. Grundfast is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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