Walter Griffey, M.D.
NPI 1295708469 · Internal Medicine Physician · Paris, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Griffey, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Paris, TN (NPI 1295708469).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295708469
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 28004 (TN)
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
20 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
3,025 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 | 1,188 | $120 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 850 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 246 | $85 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 233 | $115 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 225 | $18 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 172 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 169 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 752 | 170 |
| Losartan Potassium | 556 | 117 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 489 | 110 |
| Gabapentin | 484 | 68 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 456 | 99 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 409 | 91 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$718 across 33 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
- 2006-02-08
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Griffey's NPI number?
- Walter Griffey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295708469, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Griffey's specialty?
- Walter Griffey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Griffey located?
- Walter Griffey's practice location on file with NPPES is 430 S Lake St, Paris, TN 38242-4573.
- What is Walter Griffey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Griffey is (731) 642-3024.
- Does Walter Griffey accept Medicare?
- Walter Griffey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Griffey's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Griffey's NPI (1295708469) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.