Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Griffin, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: Vascular Surgery) · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1467642777
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8888 Summa Ave, Cardiology Tower 3Rd Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 708093720
(225) 769-4493
fax (225) 766-3144

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 13, 2016
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD.200409
Medicaid
LA #05517

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467642777. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
996
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$80,141
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 179 148 $118
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 99 92 $12
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 59 46 $14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 57 57 $104
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 51 42 $169
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 48 48 $21
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 46 45 $32
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 43 42 $37
93990 Ultrasound of hemodialysis access 39 31 $23
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 35 33 $21

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Baton Rouge Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,584
Transactions
45
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Reflow Medical INC 24 $2,958.61
Avantec Vascular Corporation 1 $214.02
Surmodics, INC. 8 $123.35
Endologix LLC 2 $62.87
Silk Road Medical, INC. 3 $58.73
AngioDynamics, INC. 1 $43.44
Medtronic, INC. 2 $36.53
Philips North America LLC 1 $35.05
Kerecis Limited 1 $23.34
Argon Medical Devices, INC. 1 $15.14
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $13.17

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$2,402
Food and Beverage
$1,182

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
322
Patients
127
Total drug cost
$115,990
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 91 24 $75,522
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 73 24 $644
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 66 15 $38,997
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 62 48 $275
Lorazepam Generic 17 16 $13
Cephalexin Generic 13 0 $538

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Griffin's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Griffin practices Surgery Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Griffin practice?
Dr. Joseph Griffin practices at 8888 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 708093720. Office phone: 2257694493.
What is Dr. Joseph Griffin's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Griffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467642777, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Griffin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Griffin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Griffin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (HCPCS 93922); Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.