Dr. James Griffin

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 27+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Griffin II, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Knoxville, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Tennova Healthcare. Dr. James Griffin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Summit Medical Group, Pllc. Dr. James Griffin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (865) 938-3627 to request Dr. James Griffin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1225 E Weisgarber Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909-4016

Phone 1: (865) 938-3627
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Griffin II
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2163421595
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 27 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. James Griffin graduated from medical school in 1997.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1861438806
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 10, 2016

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 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 Griffin

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Griffin has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 27 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Summit Medical Group, Pllc


Practice Locations

1225 E Weisgarber Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909-4016
Phone: (865) 938-3627
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, October 10, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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