Dr Joseph Robert Griggs, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Fort Polk, LA

Dr Joseph Robert Griggs, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Fort Polk, Louisiana. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Carolinas Medical Center and his current practice location is 1585 3rd St, Fort Polk, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 801-6053.

Dr Joseph Robert Griggs is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 312432) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1962863514.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Robert Griggs, MD
1585 3rd St,
Fort Polk, LA 71459-5102
(662) 801-6053
(337) 363-9488

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Robert Griggs
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience8 Years
Location1585 3rd St, Fort Polk, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph Robert Griggs attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962863514
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/10/2016
  • Last Update Date: 10/02/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880921584
  • Enrollment ID: I20220625000091

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Robert Griggs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962863514NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 312432 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthCharlotte, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolinas Medical Center4789597477735

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Joseph Robert Griggs allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolinas Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275774333
PECOS PAC ID: 4789597477
Enrollment ID: O20031110000116
Entity NameGastonia Physician Services Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316367691
PECOS PAC ID: 3870719602
Enrollment ID: O20140730002523

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joseph Robert Griggs is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph Robert Griggs, MD
1703 Fulton Dr,
Alexandria, LA 71301-4016

Ph: (662) 801-6053
Dr Joseph Robert Griggs, MD
1585 3rd St,
Fort Polk, LA 71459-5102

Ph: (662) 801-6053

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