Physician Profile
Chester F. Griffiths, MD, FACS
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Griffiths
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Chester F. Griffiths, MD, FACS is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Chester cared for 737 Medicare patients across 1,061 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Contact Information
- (310) 477-5558
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11645 WILSHIRE BLVD 6TH FLOOR
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,061 services · 737 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
80 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
44 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
39 |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
16 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
12 |
| Reshaping of nasal cartilage | Procedure | 30520 |
11 |
| Study of nasal function | Treatment | 92512 |
40 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
445 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
120 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
87 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Griffiths?
Dr. Griffiths is an otolaryngology (ent) in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Griffiths's address?
Dr. Griffiths is listed at 11645 Wilshire Blvd 6Th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Griffiths?
The number on file is (310) 477-5558. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Griffiths's NPI number?
Dr. Griffiths's National Provider Identifier is 1104939248. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Griffiths train?
Dr. Griffiths attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Griffiths been practicing?
Dr. Griffiths has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Griffiths perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Griffiths performs procedures including biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as study of nasal function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Griffiths confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Griffiths. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.