BRIAN K. GRIFFITH MD – NPI #1437199056
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

BRIAN GRIFFITH is an ophthalmologist located in CHARLESTON, WV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1437199056 to BRIAN GRIFFITH on June 08, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 17, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BRIAN GRIFFITH below.

NPI Profile for
BRIAN K. GRIFFITH

NPI Number
1437199056
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRIAN K. GRIFFITH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4522 MACCORKLE AVE SE
CHARLESTON, WV 25304-1840
Phone: (304) 982-8246 Fax: (304) 345-1801
2 Other location(s):
43 Eagles Rd
Beckley, WV 25801-3643
Phone: (304) 253-1210
Fax: (304) 255-4040
501 Summers St
Charleston, WV 25301-1239
Phone: (304) 343-3937
Fax: (304) 344-3957
Mailing address
501 SUMMERS ST
CHARLESTON, WV 25301-1239
Phone: (304) 343-3937 Fax: (304) 344-3957
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 17, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 WV WV21067

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
43 EAGLES RD,
BECKLEY, WV 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
4522 MACCORKLE AVE SE,
CHARLESTON, WV 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
501 SUMMERS ST,
CHARLESTON, WV 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BRIAN GRIFFITH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHARLESTON SURGICAL HOSPITAL
      1306 KANAWHA BOULEVARD EAST
      CHARLESTON, WV 25301
    • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
      333 LAIDLEY ST
      CHARLESTON, WV 25301

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