Physician Profile
James H. Griffin, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Griffin
James H. Griffin, MD practices urology in Elgin, IL. James is a 1991 graduate of R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 2,544 Medicare patients across 3,932 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (847) 741-0398
- Email not available
Practice Locations
745 FLETCHER DR SUITE 301
Elgin, IL 60123
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
- Kidney cancer
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Kidney health
- Kidney Cyst
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,932 services · 2,544 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
756 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
111 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
90 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
64 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones | Procedure | 50590 |
42 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
37 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
26 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
23 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52287 |
23 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 3
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 urologists in Elgin 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Griffin's specialty?
Dr. Griffin is an urologist in Elgin, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Griffin?
Dr. Griffin is listed at 745 Fletcher Dr Suite 301, Elgin, IL 60123. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Griffin?
The number on file is (847) 741-0398. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Griffin's NPI number?
Dr. Griffin's National Provider Identifier is 1134142722. 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
What is Dr. Griffin's medical education?
Dr. Griffin attended R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Griffin been practicing?
Dr. Griffin has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Griffin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Griffin performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum; provides treatments such as administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Griffin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Griffin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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