Dr James Kenneth Griffeth Jr, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Galax, VA

Dr James Kenneth Griffeth Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Galax, Virginia. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Medstream Anesthesia Pllc and his current practice location is 200 Hospital Dr, Galax, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (276) 236-8181.

Dr James Kenneth Griffeth Jr is licensed to practice in Hawaii (license number MD-18261) 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 1285710566.

Contact Information

Dr James Kenneth Griffeth Jr, MD
200 Hospital Dr,
Galax, VA 24333-2227
(276) 236-8181
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Kenneth Griffeth Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience37 Years
Location200 Hospital Dr, Galax, Virginia
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 James Kenneth Griffeth Jr attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285710566
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/17/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911997804
  • Enrollment ID: I20170727001177

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Kenneth Griffeth Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285710566NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LC0200XAnesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine 0101041086 (Virginia)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD-18261 (Hawaii)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southeastern Regional Medical CenterLumberton, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medstream Anesthesia Pllc7416198049566

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 James Kenneth Griffeth Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMedstream Anesthesia Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649616160
PECOS PAC ID: 7416198049
Enrollment ID: O20140304001209

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 James Kenneth Griffeth Jr 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 James Kenneth Griffeth Jr, MD
Po Box 2295,
Asheville, NC 28802-2295

Ph: (828) 398-5244
Dr James Kenneth Griffeth Jr, MD
200 Hospital Dr,
Galax, VA 24333-2227

Ph: (276) 236-8181

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