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- 3377 Main St, Springfield, MA 01107
About Dr. Griger
Based in Springfield, MA, Donald R. Griger, MD is listed in the NPI registry under rheumatology. Donald graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in 1992. Medicare claims data shows Donald provided 14,524 services to 2,685 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg. NPI 1205823515 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (413) 734-5661
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3377 MAIN ST
Springfield, MA 01107
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Rheumatology 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
Wellness and energy
Most searched conditions
Autoimmune
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Behçet's Disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Dry Eyes and Mouth
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- IgA Vasculitis
- IgG4-Related Disease
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Lupus Butterfly Rash
- Positive ANA Blood Test
- Relapsing Polychondritis
Bone
Bone Health
Connective Tissue
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Scleroderma skin disease
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
Genetic & Connective Tissue
Inflammatory
Joints
- Baker's Cyst
- Chronic Joint Pain
- Enteropathic Arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Morning Joint Stiffness
- Palindromic Rheumatism
- Pseudogout
- Reactive Arthritis
- Swollen Fingers or Toes
- Swollen Joints
Nerve & Tendon
Skin & Soft Tissue
Skin & Vascular
Soft Tissue
Spine & Back
Vascular
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation
Consultations
Diagnostics & Injections
- Baker's Cyst Aspiration
- Bursa injection
- Carpal tunnel steroid injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Nailfold Capillaroscopy
- Sacroiliac joint injection
- Salivary Gland Biopsy
- Tendon Sheath Injection
Education & Support
Imaging
Injections
- Ankle Joint Injection
- Finger Joint Injections
- Shoulder Cortisone Injection
- Ultrasound-guided hip injection
- Wrist Cortisone Injection
Lab & Diagnostics
- ANCA Blood Test
- Anti-CCP Antibody Test
- HLA-B27 Genetic Test
- Inflammation Blood Tests
- Joint Fluid Analysis
- Lupus Skin Biopsy
- Myositis Antibody Panel
- Rheumatoid Factor Blood Test
Lab Work
Medication Management
- Biologic medication management
- DMARD Medication Management
- Gout Flare Treatment Plan
- Immunosuppressant Drug Monitoring
- Prolia Injection for Osteoporosis
- Reclast Infusion for Osteoporosis
- Steroid Taper Management
Pain Relief
Regenerative Medicine
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,524 services · 2,685 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
904 | More than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
429 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
217 | More than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
105 | More than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
82 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
76 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
73 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
85 | Less often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
5,236 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
2,179 | More than most peers in Rheumatology |
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 rheumatologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other rheumatologists in Springfield 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 5
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Griger?
Dr. Griger is a rheumatologist in Springfield, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Rheumatology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Griger's address?
Dr. Griger is listed at 3377 Main St, Springfield, MA 01107. 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. Griger?
The number on file is (413) 734-5661. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Griger?
Dr. Griger's National Provider Identifier is 1205823515. 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. Griger train?
Dr. Griger attended Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Griger have?
Dr. Griger has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Griger perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Griger performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Griger's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Griger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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