Walter Griffith, M.D.
NPI 1780792374 · Psychiatry Physician · St Petersburg, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Griffith, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in St Petersburg, FL (NPI 1780792374).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780792374
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME61913 (FL)
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
1,833 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Using Magnetic Field to Stimulate Nerve Cells in Brain, Subsequent Delivery and Management90868 | 1,392 | $188 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 133 | $4 |
| Administration of Psychological Or Neuropsychological Test, First 30 Minutes96136 | 85 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 62 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 45 | $124 |
| Treatment Using Magnetic Field to Stimulate Nerve Cells in Brain, Initial Delivery and Management90867 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 212 | 49 |
| Alprazolam | 112 | 23 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 72 | 13 |
| Clonazepam | 65 | 11 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 64 | 17 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 54 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,004 across 70 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
- 2006-08-25
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Griffith's NPI number?
- Walter Griffith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780792374, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Griffith's specialty?
- Walter Griffith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Griffith located?
- Walter Griffith's practice location on file with NPPES is 5565 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St Petersburg, FL 33703-1203.
- What is Walter Griffith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Griffith is (727) 577-1203.
- Does Walter Griffith accept Medicare?
- Walter Griffith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Griffith's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Griffith's NPI (1780792374) 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.