Quick answers
- Does Walter P. Griffey Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter P. Griffey Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Walter P. Griffey Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 467 Original Medicare patients and 3,237 services for Walter P. Griffey Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter P. Griffey Iii's NPI number?
- 1295708469. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Walter P. Griffey Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 467 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,237 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,188 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)850 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)246 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)233 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)225 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes32%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)16%
Hospitals where Walter P. Griffey Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Walter P. Griffey Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll CountyHuntingdon, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440016
- Jackson-Madison County General HospitalJackson, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440002
- Murray-Calloway County HospitalMurray, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180027
- West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County HospitalParis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440132
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter P. Griffey Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 430 S Lake StParis, TN 38242 (731) 642‑3024
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter P. Griffey Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Walter P. Griffey Jr MD PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Paris
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Paris, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Walter P. Griffey Jr MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295708469 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians