Dr Rhett J Griggs, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Crested Butte, CO

Dr Rhett J Griggs, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Crested Butte, Colorado. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District and his current practice location is 433 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 964-8472.

Dr Rhett J Griggs is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number DR-46388) 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 1467520478.

Contact Information

Dr Rhett J Griggs, MD
433 Sixth Street,
Crested Butte, CO 81230-2243
(970) 964-8472
(855) 395-5972

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rhett J Griggs
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location433 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, Colorado
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 Rhett J Griggs graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467520478
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/04/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911067665
  • Enrollment ID: I20081125000503

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rhett J Griggs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467520478NPI-NPPES
17674867MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery NONE RESIDENT (Florida)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery DR-46388 (Colorado)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service DistrictMeeker, COHospital
Community HospitalGrand junction, COHospital
Rangely District HospitalRangely, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District034524975133

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 Rhett J Griggs allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902900269
PECOS PAC ID: 0345249751
Enrollment ID: O20070314000258

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 Rhett J 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 Rhett J Griggs, MD
Po Box 1875, 433 Sixth Street,
Crested Butte, CO 81224-1875

Ph: (970) 964-8472
Dr Rhett J Griggs, MD
433 Sixth Street,
Crested Butte, CO 81230-2243

Ph: (970) 964-8472

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Crested Butte, CO


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