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Dr. Paul Griffin, MD

Coalinga, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Griffin, Family Medicine Specialist in Coalinga, CA?

    Dr. Paul Griffin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Coalinga, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Griffin graduated from University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Griffin is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Griffin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Griffin’s office at (559) 935-5555.

    Where did Dr. Griffin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University De Sherbrooke, Fac De Med, Sherbrooke, Que, Canada | University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry | Universite de Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Griffin board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Griffin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Griffin speak?

    Dr. Griffin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Griffin typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Griffin 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. Griffin. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Griffin typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Griffin performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Griffin. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Griffin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Griffin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 935-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Griffin accept in Coalinga, CA?

    Dr. Griffin in Coalinga, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Griffin's office located?

    Dr. Paul Griffin's Primary Practice

    222 N 5th St

    Coalinga, CA 93210

    (559) 935-5555

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    Dr. Paul Griffin's Practice 2

    1191 Phelps Ave

    Coalinga, CA 93210

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    What is Dr. Griffin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Griffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669580114.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Griffin?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Griffin

    What is Dr. Paul Griffin's specialty?

    Dr. Griffin is a Family Medicine Specialist near Coalinga, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Paul Griffin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Griffin is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Saint Agnes Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Paul Griffin accepting new patients in Coalinga, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Griffin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Griffin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Griffin's office at (559) 935-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Griffin?

    Please contact Dr. Griffin's office at (559) 935-5555 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Griffin's office located?

    Dr. Griffin's office is located in Coalinga, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Griffin have?

    Dr. Paul Griffin is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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