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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Griffey, Internist in Paris, TN?
Dr. Walter Griffey, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Paris, TN. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Griffey completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Griffey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Griffey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Griffey’s office at (731) 642-3024.
Where did Dr. Griffey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med- Johnson City Tn
Is Dr. Griffey board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Walter Griffey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Griffey speak?
Dr. Griffey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Griffey treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Griffey 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. Griffey. 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:
- 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:
- Infectious Disease Exposure
- Infectious Disease
- Communicable Disease Contact
- Suspected Infection Exposure
- Contagious Disease Exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2089: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other communicable diseases
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Griffey perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Walter Griffey may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Griffey's office.
Does Dr. Griffey accept my insurance?
Dr. Griffey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (731) 642-3024 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Griffey accept in Paris, TN?
Dr. Griffey in Paris, TN 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Griffey's office located?
What is Dr. Griffey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Griffey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295708469.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Griffey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Griffey
What is Dr. Walter Griffey's specialty?
Dr. Griffey is a Internist near Paris, TN.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Griffey to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Walter Griffey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Griffey is affiliated with Henry County Medical Center, Jackson-Madison County General 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 Internist?
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Is Walter Griffey accepting new patients in Paris, TN?
Yes, Dr. Walter Griffey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Griffey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Griffey's office at (731) 642-3024 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Griffey?
Please contact Dr. Griffey's office at (731) 642-3024 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Griffey have?
Dr. Walter Griffey is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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