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- 6311 Kingston Pike, Suite 22E, Knoxville, TN 37919
About Dr. Griffith
Based in Knoxville, TN, Robert C. Griffith, MD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Robert graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1973. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 5,230 Medicare patients across 9,923 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. NPI 1689758138 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
- (865) 588-1361
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6311 KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 22E
Knoxville, TN 37919
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,923 services · 5,230 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
3,103 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
1,001 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
917 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
151 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17281 |
140 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
140 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Aspiration of abscess, blood, or cyst | Procedure | 10160 |
88 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
75 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
59 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
52 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists 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 dermatologists in Knoxville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at Tulane University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Griffith?
Dr. Griffith is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Knoxville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Griffith's address?
Dr. Griffith is listed at 6311 Kingston Pike Suite 22E, Knoxville, TN 37919. 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. Griffith?
The number on file is (865) 588-1361. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Griffith's NPI number?
Dr. Griffith's National Provider Identifier is 1689758138. 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 train?
Dr. Griffith attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Griffith been practicing?
Dr. Griffith has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Griffith perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Griffith performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance 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. Griffith confirmed this information?
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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