Quick answers
- Does Walter G. Griffith Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Walter G. Griffith Jr. 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 G. Griffith Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 72 Original Medicare patients and 1,836 services for Walter G. Griffith Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Walter G. Griffith Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1780792374. 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 G. Griffith Jr., 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 | 72 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,836 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Treatment using magnetic field to stimulate nerve cells in brain, subsequent delivery and management (90868)1,392 services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)133 services
- Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes (96136)85 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)62 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)45 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 cholesterol75%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety71%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
Practice locations
Addresses where Walter G. Griffith Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5565 Dr Mlk Jr St NSt Petersburg, FL 33703 (727) 577‑1203
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Walter G. Griffith Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Walter G Griffith Jr MD PA7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in St Petersburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in St Petersburg, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Walter G Griffith Jr MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780792374 |
| 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
- 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