DAVID W. GRIFFIN M.D. – NPI #1083698096
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

DAVID GRIFFIN is a surgeon located in CARROLLTON, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1083698096 to DAVID GRIFFIN on December 02, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Mar 16, 2016. 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 DAVID GRIFFIN below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID W. GRIFFIN

NPI Number
1083698096
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID W. GRIFFIN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
157 CLINIC AVE
SUITE 302
CARROLLTON, GA 30117-4413
Phone: (770) 834-3336 Fax: (770) 832-2136
Mailing address
119 AMBULANCE DR
SUITE 202
CARROLLTON, GA 30117-3857
Phone: (770) 838-8710 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DAVID GRIFFIN

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAGA5061659
OTHERBLUE CROSSGA727923
OTHERCHAMPUSGA30117A005
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREGA020043265
MEDICAIDGA00794989A
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 GA 45232

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.

Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1993
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
DAVID GRIFFIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HIGGINS GENERAL HOSPITAL
      200 ALLEN MEMORIAL DRIVE
      BREMEN, GA 30110
    • TANNER MEDICAL CENTER - CARROLLTON
      705 DIXIE STREET
      CARROLLTON, GA 30117
    • TANNER MEDICAL CENTER VILLA RICA
      601 DALLAS HIGHWAY
      VILLA RICA, GA 30180

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