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James L. Griffith, MD

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About Dr. Griffith

James L. Griffith, MD is a healthcare provider in Washington, DC specializing in psychiatry. James trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. James is also listed as specializing in pain medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 44 services to 34 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1629041587.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)
Pain Medicine (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

DC licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. MD20791As reported
MS licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 07657As reported
VA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 0101055200As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1629041587Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Griffith specialize in?

Dr. Griffith is a psychiatrist in Washington, DC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Griffith located?

Dr. Griffith is listed at 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue Nw Medical Faculty Associates Inc, Washington, DC 20037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Griffith's phone number?

The number on file is (202) 741-2900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Griffith?

Dr. Griffith's National Provider Identifier is 1629041587. 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. Griffith go to medical school?

Dr. Griffith attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Griffith have?

Dr. Griffith has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Griffith do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Griffith the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Griffith's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Griffith. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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