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Dr. Kala Griffith, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Grand Junction, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Griffith, Family Medicine Specialist in Grand Junction, CO?

    Dr. Kala Griffith, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Grand Junction, CO. Dr. Griffith is fluent in English, 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 at (970) 644-4300.

    What languages does Dr. Griffith speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kala Griffith may include:

    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 (970) 644-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Griffith accept in Grand Junction, CO?

    Dr. Griffith in Grand Junction, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • Bankers

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Griffith's office located?

    Dr. Kala Griffith's Primary Practice

    2478 Patterson Rd Ste 27

    Grand Junction, CO 81505

    (970) 644-4300

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    What is Dr. Griffith's NPI number?A 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 1659958197.

    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. Kala Griffith's specialty?

    Dr. Griffith is a Family Medicine Specialist near Grand Junction, CO.

    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. Kala Griffith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Griffith is affiliated with Community Hospital - Grand Junction, Co, Intermountain Health - St. Mary's Regional Hospital, Aspen Valley Hospital 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Kala Griffith accepting new patients in Grand Junction, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Kala Griffith is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kala Griffith offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Griffith's office at (970) 644-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kala Griffith?

    Please contact Dr. Griffith's office at (970) 644-4300 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Griffith's office located?

    Dr. Griffith's office is located in Grand Junction, CO.