Summary

Dr. David Grounds is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician with 24 years of experience treating patients across multiple medical settings. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, bringing both comprehensive primary care expertise and acute emergency medical skills to his practice. His dual specialty training allows him to provide continuity of care for families while also managing urgent medical situations that require immediate attention.

Dr. Grounds practices at HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville, Florida, where he combines his family medicine background with emergency care expertise. He frequently treats patients experiencing abdominal pain and pregnancy-related complications, providing both routine and urgent medical evaluations. His clinical work includes performing complete blood counts, chemistry panels, and kidney function tests to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions. Patients have given Dr. Grounds an average rating of 2.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • 2
  • 24 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Hca Florida Twin Cities Hospital

2190 Highway 85 NNiceville, FL 32578

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4.8 
24 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Niceville , FLLehigh Acres , FLNew Port Richey , FLPALM COAST , FL
Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Universidad De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana Med School: University of Tampa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David S Grounds

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Home State Health Plan - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Lighthouse Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Peach State Health Plan - HMO
  • Prestige Health Choice
  • Priority Health
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Simply Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. David S Grounds has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David S Grounds has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Dr. David S Grounds holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002.

NPI Number

Dr. Grounds' NPI number is 1306815659.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. David Grounds affiliated with?
Dr. David Grounds is affiliated with Hca Florida Twin Cities Hospital.
Does Dr. David Grounds accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. David Grounds accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. David Grounds's office located?
Dr. David Grounds's office is located at 2190 Highway 85 N, Niceville, FL, 32578.
Is Dr. David Grounds accepting new patients?
Dr. David Grounds has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. David Grounds accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. David Grounds has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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