Who is Dr. Griffith, Psychiatrist in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Walter Griffith, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Saint Petersburg, FL. He is board certified. Dr. Griffith graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Psychiatry. Dr. Griffith is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Griffith’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Griffith’s office.
Where did Dr. Griffith go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Psychiatry | Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Griffith board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Walter Griffith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Griffith speak?
Dr. Griffith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Griffith typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Griffith diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Griffith. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
- F31: Bipolar disorder
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Griffith typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Walter Griffith may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Griffith's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Griffith accept my insurance?
Dr. Griffith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Griffith accept in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Griffith in Saint Petersburg, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Griffith's office located?
Dr. Walter Griffith also offers virtual visits
Dr. Walter Griffith's Primary Practice
5565 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Walter Griffith?
Dr. Griffith has appointments available at his Saint Petersburg, FL office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Griffith's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Griffith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780792374.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Griffith?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Griffith
What is Dr. Walter Griffith's specialty?
Dr. Griffith is a Psychiatrist near Saint Petersburg, FL.
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.