Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Griffith, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Aurora, CO

  • NPI 1245674142
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12605 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 800452545
(720) 848-0000
Additional location
2121 E Harmony RD Unit 360
Fort Collins, CO 805283404
(970) 267-9799
fax (970) 267-9559
Mailing address
2121 E Harmony RD Unit 360
Fort Collins, CO 805283404

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 5, 2023
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #DR.0057161

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245674142. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
175
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$18,401
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 113 90 $98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 20 19 $67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 19 19 $145
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 12 12 $98
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 11 11 $183

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Aurora Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
293
Patients
54
Total drug cost
$314,292
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 80 25 $782
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 48 15 $1,206
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 41 14 $9,124
Actemra Actpen (Tocilizumab) Brand 31 0 $127,592
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 18 0 $1,516
Xeljanz Xr (Tofacitinib Citrate) Brand 15 0 $112,474
Azathioprine Generic 14 0 $673
Allopurinol Generic 12 0 $299
Otezla (Apremilast) Brand 12 0 $59,348
Folic Acid Generic 11 0 $55

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melissa Griffith's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Griffith practices Rheumatology Physician in Aurora, CO.
Where does Dr. Melissa Griffith practice?
Dr. Melissa Griffith practices at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 800452545. Office phone: 7208480000.
What is Dr. Melissa Griffith's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Griffith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245674142, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Griffith accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Griffith accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Griffith commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.