Dr James S Griffith, MD - Medicare in Tacoma, WA

Dr James S Griffith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. His current practice location is 2201 S 19th St, Ste 205, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 383-1066.

Dr James S Griffith is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00017133) 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 1073518239.

Contact Information

Dr James S Griffith, MD
2201 S 19th St, Ste 205,
Tacoma, WA 98405-2961
(253) 383-1066
(253) 383-1068

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James S Griffith
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location2201 S 19th St, Tacoma, Washington
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 S Griffith attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073518239
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/03/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James S Griffith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073518239NPI-NPPES
0017272MedicaidWA
17272OtherSTATE L & I
GH026056001OtherGROUP HEALTH
GR5670OtherREGENCE BS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology MD00017133 (Washington)Primary

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

Ph: (253) 383-1066
Dr James S Griffith, MD
2201 S 19th St, Ste 205,
Tacoma, WA 98405-2961

Ph: (253) 383-1066

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