Dr. James Kenneth Griffeth

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Kenneth Griffeth Jr., MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Waimea, Hawaii. He attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including North Hawaii Community Hospital, Vail Valley Medical Center. Dr. James Kenneth Griffeth also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Medstream Anesthesia Hawaii, Llc. Dr. James Kenneth Griffeth does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. James Kenneth Griffeth at 67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy to request Dr. James Kenneth Griffeth the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy
Waimea, HI 96743-8496
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Kenneth Griffeth Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7911997804
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 40 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 Kenneth Griffeth attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1285710566
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, October 28, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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 Kenneth Griffeth

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Kenneth Griffeth has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 40 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals

North Hawaii Community Hospital


Medical Group Practice

  • Medstream Anesthesia Hawaii, Llc


Practice Locations

67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy
Waimea, HI 96743-8496
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 Thursday, December 17, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, August 18, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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