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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Griffin, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Seattle, WA?
Dr. John Griffin, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Griffin completed his residency at Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Ny Medical College, General Surgery. Dr. Griffin is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Griffin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Griffin’s office at (206) 386-6600.
Where did Dr. Griffin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Ny Medical College, General Surgery
What languages does Dr. Griffin speak?
Dr. Griffin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Griffin treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), 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.
Also known as:
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Swollen Veins in Anus
- Anal Lumps
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Rectal Polyp
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectal Disorder
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Rectal Growth
- Colon Polyp
- Benign Rectal Tumor
- Protruding Rectum
- Bowel Prolapse
- Rectal Eversion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K621: Rectal polyp
- K623: Rectal prolapse
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula in Anus
- Rectal Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Also known as:
- Having a Colostomy
- Ostomy
- Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel
- Colon stoma
- Bowel diversion surgery
- Large intestine ostomy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z933: Colostomy status
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Anus Cancer
- Anal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C210: Malignant neoplasm of anus, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Griffin perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), 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.
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam
- Rectal Scope Exam
- Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Anal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Does Dr. Griffin accept my insurance?
Dr. Griffin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 386-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Griffin accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Griffin in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Griffin's office located?
Dr. John Griffin's Primary Practice
1101 Madison St Ste 510
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 386-6600
What is Dr. Griffin's NPI number?An 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 1821014903.
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. John Griffin's specialty?
Dr. Griffin is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Seattle, WA. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Griffin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Griffin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Griffin is affiliated with Swedish Issaquah Campus, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus, Swedish First Hill Campus, Loma Linda University Medical Center, M Health Fairview Southdale 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
Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
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Is John Griffin accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. John Griffin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Griffin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Griffin's office at (206) 386-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Griffin?
Please contact Dr. Griffin's office at (206) 386-6600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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