Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Griffitts, Hospitalist in Auburn, CA?
Dr. William Griffitts, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Auburn, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Griffitts graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed his residency at Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association. Dr. Griffitts is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Griffitts’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Griffitts’s office at (530) 887-6978.
Where did Dr. Griffitts go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Loma Linda University Medical Center | Hospital of St Raphael Program
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Is Dr. Griffitts board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. William Griffitts, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Griffitts speak?
Dr. Griffitts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Griffitts treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Griffitts 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. Griffitts. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Which procedures does Dr. Griffitts perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Griffitts may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Griffitts' office.
Does Dr. Griffitts accept my insurance?
Dr. Griffitts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 887-6978 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Griffitts accept in Auburn, CA?
Dr. Griffitts in Auburn, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Griffitts' office located?
Dr. William Griffitts' Primary Practice
11815 Education St
Auburn, CA 95602
(530) 887-6978
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association
Member
What is Dr. Griffitts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Griffitts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811008063.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Griffitts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Griffitts
What is Dr. William Griffitts's specialty?
Dr. Griffitts is a Hospitalist near Auburn, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Griffitts to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Griffitts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Griffitts is affiliated with Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is William Griffitts accepting new patients in Auburn, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Griffitts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Griffitts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Griffitts's office at (530) 887-6978 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Griffitts?
Please contact Dr. Griffitts's office at (530) 887-6978 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Griffitts have?
Dr. William Griffitts is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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