Dr. James S Griffith

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 54+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James S Griffith, MD, is a Neurology specialist in Tacoma, Washington. He attended and graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 1970, having over 54 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital. Dr. James S Griffith also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Tacoma Neurological Associates Inc Ps. Dr. James S Griffith accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (253) 383-1066 to request Dr. James S Griffith the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2201 S 19th St
Ste 205
Tacoma, WA 98405-2961

Phone 1: (253) 383-1066

Fax: (253) 383-1068


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James S Griffith
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4385824648
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Neurology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 54 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. James S Griffith attended and graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 1970.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1073518239
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. James S Griffith

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James S Griffith has been primarily specialized in Neurology for over 54 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology
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    Neurology
    A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Tacoma Neurological Associates Inc Ps


Practice Locations

2201 S 19th St
Ste 205
Tacoma, WA 98405-2961

Phone: (253) 383-1066
Fax: (253) 383-1068
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, July 21, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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