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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Griffith, Family Medicine Specialist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. David Griffith, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Griffith graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Johns Mercy. Dr. Griffith is fluent in English, Dutch; Flemish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Griffith’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Griffith’s office at (408) 997-9155.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Griffith?
Dr. David Griffith, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Griffith empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Jose, CA community, Dr. Griffith is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Griffith go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Johns Mercy | Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical Center Program
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Griffith board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Griffith, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Griffith speak?
Dr. Griffith and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Dutch; Flemish
English
Spanish
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Griffith typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Griffith 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. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 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
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Griffith accept my insurance?
Dr. Griffith accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 997-9155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Griffith accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Griffith in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Griffith's office located?
Dr. David Griffith's Primary Practice
6475 Camden Ave Ste 105
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-9155
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 1790710903.
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. David Griffith's specialty?
Dr. Griffith is a Family Medicine Specialist near San Jose, 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 this Dr. David Griffith affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Griffith is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 David Griffith accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Griffith is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Griffith offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Griffith's office at (408) 997-9155 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Griffith?
Please contact Dr. Griffith's office at (408) 997-9155 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Griffith have?
Dr. David Griffith is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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