Deborah Missal Grorud, MD

Family Medicine

Deborah Missal Grorud is a Family Medicine specialist based in Washington, DC with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(202) 660-0005Washington, DC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Deborah Missal Grorud, MD has been part of the Washington medical community since 2007 in independent practice. A University of Massachusetts Medical School graduate since 2004, she brings 22+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 57 Family Medicine providers in DCSee all Family Medicine in Washington22+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 5119dNPPES updated 2012-05-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1001 G St Nw Suite 200 East, Washington, DC 20001-4545

Fax: (202) 660-0025
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.53%

District of Columbia avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.4 pts)

5.53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.2%

District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.4 pts)

Better than 79% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

45

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

29

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

217

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $16k

Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-21%)49%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.51 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Umass Chan Medical School

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Massachusetts Medical School (Class of 2004)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Deborah Missal Grorud

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Deborah Missal Grorud for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Washington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Deborah Missal Grorud

NPI records show Dr. Grorud as active with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 660-0005.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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