Chester Griffiths, MD, FACS
NPI 1104939248 · Otolaryngology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chester Griffiths, MD, FACS is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1104939248).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1104939248
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, FACS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A45673 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,061 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 445 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 120 | $180 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 87 | $166 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 83 | $219 |
| Biopsy Or Removal of Nasal Polyp Or Tissue Using an Endoscope31237 | 80 | $156 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 109 | 33 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 74 | 21 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 71 | 55 |
| Methylprednisolone | 67 | 51 |
| Mupirocin | 64 | 51 |
| Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazidbrand: Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid | 44 | 19 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 39 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,226 across 19 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-15
- Last updated
- 2007-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chester Griffiths's NPI number?
- Chester Griffiths's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104939248, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chester Griffiths's specialty?
- Chester Griffiths is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chester Griffiths located?
- Chester Griffiths's practice location on file with NPPES is 11645 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025-1708.
- What is Chester Griffiths's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chester Griffiths is (310) 477-5558.
- Does Chester Griffiths accept Medicare?
- Chester Griffiths is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chester Griffiths's NPI active?
- Yes — Chester Griffiths's NPI (1104939248) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.