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Active NPI 1285710566 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Kenneth Griffeth , MD

Anesthesiology • Galax, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Griffeth, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Galax, VA. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Griffeth delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 200 HOSPITAL DR.

Dr. Griffeth is affiliated with Medstream Anesthesia Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

200 Hospital Dr

Galax, VA 243332227

Telephone 2762368181
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Galax, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 39.0 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Galax, VA (1494 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Griffeth (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Galax Specialty Average (39.0 Years) 39.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
21 21 $223.00 $29.21
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
11 11 $695.00 $48.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-15
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License HI MD-18261

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License NC 2017-01071

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LC0200X

State License VA 0101041086

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Medstream Anesthesia Pllc

4901 Dawn Dr, Lumberton, NC 283608288

Phone: 9108872361

Secondary Practice Locations

1638 Owen Dr

Fayetteville, NC 283043424

Phone: 9106156700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

12 Associated Practitioners
Sarah Simerly , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1033530209

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Richard Moore , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1093743965

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Steven Olson , MD

Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services

NPI 1093892887

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Miriam Martin , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1154348787

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Thompson , MD

Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services

NPI 1154412047

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Heather Thomas , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1669000550

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 17, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 17, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 2295, ASHEVILLE, NC 288022295 (Tel: 8283985244)

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Updated Practice Location October 17, 2017

Registered at 200 HOSPITAL DR, GALAX, VA 243332227 (Tel: 2762368181)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 17, 2017

Recorded as JAMES GRIFFETH, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 17, 2017

Anesthesiology (License #MD-18261 in HI)

NPI Profile Active August 18, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 18, 2015

Registered at 200 HOSPITAL DR, GALAX, VA 243332227 (Tel: 2762368181)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 18, 2015

Registered at 506 CLIFFVIEW RD, GALAX, VA 243335084 (Tel: 2762368181)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 18, 2015

Recorded as JAMES GRIFFETH, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 18, 2015

Anesthesiology (License #MD-18261 in HI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285710566
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 28, 2006
Last Update: April 15, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 2295

Asheville, NC 288022295

Phone: 8283985244

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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