Active NPI 1154439115 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gene L Griffiths , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Yakima, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gene Griffiths, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Yakima, WA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Griffiths delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 111 S 11TH AVE STE 320.

Dr. Griffiths is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

111 S 11th Ave Ste 320

Yakima, WA 989023273

Telephone 5094548888

Fax 5094540061

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopedics Northwest Pllc Facility NPI 1376519090

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Yakima, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +3.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.5 Yrs

State Avg: 23.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Yakima, WA (707 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

10.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Griffiths (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Yakima Specialty Average (31.5 Years) 31.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,392	18	$68.16	$8.83
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	316	32	$19.79	$0.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	129	$189.54	$89.95
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	79	63	$107.18	$34.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	75	52	$268.20	$70.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$252.32	$111.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$255.54	$125.38
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	27	25	$143.52	$46.98
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	27	26	$4562.83	$1261.64
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	25	23	$89.00	$24.25
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	24	24	$4947.08	$1357.95
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	21	21	$116.19	$38.41
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	12	$128.07	$40.80
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$310.42	$127.32
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$4171.36	$1207.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,112	23	$22.75	$9.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	235	157	$214.31	$90.38
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	232	25	$11.00	$1.21
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	77	61	$103.97	$34.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	71	45	$255.99	$70.65
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	49	36	$135.71	$43.50
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	37	32	$89.73	$23.29
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	35	31	$124.60	$41.03
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	30	$310.00	$128.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$266.15	$106.34
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	24	24	$4507.17	$1242.60
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	17	16	$4928.00	$1434.53
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	13	13	$4061.23	$1187.41
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	12	12	$496.00	$141.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$301.25	$127.72
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	11	11	$114.18	$38.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,256	25	$22.75	$10.02
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	374	45	$11.00	$1.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	300	182	$185.80	$89.08
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	87	58	$264.37	$73.95
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	59	44	$92.93	$34.90
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	46	45	$310.00	$133.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$252.44	$109.22
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	43	32	$127.00	$45.06
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	26	23	$111.77	$38.98
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	26	14	$86.96	$32.46
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	22	11	$112.00	$42.45
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	22	17	$119.77	$43.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	17	$265.78	$125.07
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	18	11	$792.28	$117.28
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	16	14	$98.00	$23.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	13	$126.40	$56.95
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	14	14	$4002.00	$1196.38
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	14	11	$20.00	$11.32
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$4538.00	$1232.91
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	12	12	$4121.00	$1231.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,440	24	$22.75	$10.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	285	183	$165.00	$92.24
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	100	69	$91.45	$34.07
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	95	61	$20.00	$10.55
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	87	67	$241.38	$70.92
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	57	42	$127.00	$47.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$244.00	$114.01
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	37	37	$310.00	$133.49
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	34	29	$98.00	$23.82
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	27	23	$115.00	$41.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	22	$100.00	$57.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	18	$244.00	$131.68
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	16	16	$4002.00	$1169.48
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$4874.00	$1472.15
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	11	$4538.00	$1236.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,104	18	$22.75	$10.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	300	208	$163.30	$76.40
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	85	65	$88.79	$32.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	73	54	$232.99	$67.35
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	60	41	$20.00	$11.39
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	46	46	$309.28	$140.18
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	39	33	$122.33	$41.09
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	38	33	$97.66	$28.54
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	30	26	$113.10	$40.25
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	24	24	$167.67	$77.78
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	15	$4531.00	$1401.64
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	13	$112.67	$39.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$244.00	$110.32
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	14	14	$4002.00	$1235.01
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	11	11	$489.09	$150.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,424	24	$22.78	$11.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	373	224	$135.00	$75.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	86	64	$91.26	$30.51
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	80	59	$221.85	$63.69
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	55	44	$109.00	$42.36
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	54	47	$19.44	$12.04
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	43	38	$85.00	$32.58
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	37	37	$277.00	$138.50
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	26	22	$96.00	$38.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$209.00	$109.80
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	25	25	$142.00	$77.49
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	23	23	$4331.00	$1498.58
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	22	17	$94.00	$32.06
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	22	12	$83.27	$31.74
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	19	$4433.00	$1356.69
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	19	18	$430.00	$151.19
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	18	11	$869.94	$144.21
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	12	11	$3353.00	$1232.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	720	11	$22.81	$11.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	416	272	$135.00	$73.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	70	$224.40	$63.25
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	81	66	$87.23	$27.39
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	76	62	$20.00	$12.94
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	75	62	$109.00	$39.45
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	57	56	$277.00	$137.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$209.00	$105.47
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	40	37	$85.00	$29.15
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	35	20	$87.20	$31.09
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	34	34	$142.00	$74.09
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	34	29	$93.94	$35.28
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	29	14	$720.03	$122.78
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	27	23	$99.93	$32.76
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	22	14	$64.09	$23.06
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	20	$4433.00	$1377.88
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	19	16	$80.74	$31.18
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	18	18	$430.00	$149.65
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	17	17	$4091.00	$1251.51
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	14	14	$4331.00	$1479.72
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	12	11	$79.00	$25.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,776	26	$22.13	$12.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	381	238	$131.00	$71.02
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	91	65	$84.91	$27.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	85	64	$223.62	$61.25
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	54	47	$19.00	$11.04
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	53	42	$105.00	$38.29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	45	45	$268.00	$132.90
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	37	31	$108.24	$35.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$202.00	$105.75
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	32	17	$678.03	$112.54
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	29	29	$137.00	$72.36
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	27	18	$93.00	$34.73
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	26	24	$82.00	$29.63
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	25	17	$83.56	$29.98
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	19	15	$84.74	$33.87
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	18	16	$78.83	$27.40
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	14	$4303.00	$1301.22
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	14	14	$3255.00	$1164.04
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	14	14	$4204.00	$1407.00
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	13	13	$417.00	$140.93
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	12	12	$13.00	$6.84
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$3971.00	$1191.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-01-26

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WA MD00048142

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Washington State Dept Of Labor & Industries

0249141 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians

2811 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 989023761

Phone: 5095758000

Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians

111 S 11th Ave, Yakima, WA 989023273

Phone: 5094548888

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

34 Associated Practitioners

Michael Shultis , PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. John Adkison , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1023084613

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Karen Rice , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1043757644

Physical Therapist

Roy Pierson , MD00044568

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1063594091

Elizabeth Brueggemann , MPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1073655809

Master of Physical Therapy

Kristy Scott , MPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1093989907

Master of Physical Therapy

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 26, 2023

Registered at 111 S 11TH AVE STE 320, YAKIMA, WA 989023273 (Tel: 5094548888)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 26, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 2309, YAKIMA, WA 989072309 (Tel: 5094548888)

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NPI Profile Active May 31, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 31, 2012

Registered at 1211 N 16TH AVE, YAKIMA, WA 989021347 (Tel: 5094548888)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 31, 2012

Registered at 1211 N 16TH AVE, YAKIMA, WA 989021347 (Tel: 5094548888)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 31, 2012

Recorded as GENE GRIFFITHS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 31, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD00048142 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 29, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154439115

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 29, 2006

Last Update: January 26, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 2309

Yakima, WA 989072309

Phone: 5094548888

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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