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2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1922020296 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Chris Griffith, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Physician in Olympia, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,227 in Vascular Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
144
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
MIPS score
76.8/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows
Chris Griffith, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 144 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 76.8/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 144
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Chris Griffith, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
77 21st percentile higher than 21% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Chris Griffith, M.D. sits
This provider among vascular surgery physician peers
Across the 1,336 vascular surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Chris Griffith, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 49% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 24% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one vascular surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Chris Griffith, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Chris Griffith, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Chris Griffith, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Vascular Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
144 30% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
76.8/100 6.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Chris Griffith, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 76.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Vascular Surgery Physician) - 76.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Chris Griffith, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3610 ENSIGN RD NE, Olympia, WA, 98506, with a listed phone of (360) 493-5252. NPI 1922020296 was issued on 07/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 144 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $828 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,227 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1922020296 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/24/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
76.8217
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.905
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Chris Griffith, M.D.. To verify Chris Griffith, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
144
Total Claims
$828
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 144
- Total Day Supply
- 717
- Generic Drug Cost
- $813
- Opioid Claims
- 92 (63.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 24
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.90
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chris Griffith, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
51 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
24 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl 15
Ondansetron Hcl
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 51 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 24 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Vascular Surgery Physician Overview
How Chris Griffith, M.D. fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
4,227
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider
Chris Griffith, M.D.'s 144 claims are below the specialty average of 205.
Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Griffith.
Dr. Mark Adams
MD
Bremerton, WA
Dr. Esteban Ambrad-Chalela
M.D.
Richland, WA
Charles Andersen
Tacoma, WA
Dr. John Arthur
M.D.
Bremerton, WA
Dr. Kevin Au
M.D.
Vancouver, WA
Compare Vascular Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chris Griffith, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Chris Griffith, M.D. specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in Olympia, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Chris Griffith, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chris Griffith, M.D. wrote 144 Medicare Part D claims totaling $828 in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
What is Chris Griffith, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Chris Griffith, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.8/100 (Quality: 68.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Chris Griffith, M.D. located? ▼
Chris Griffith, M.D. is located at 3610 ENSIGN RD NE, Olympia, WA, 98506. Phone: (360) 493-5252.
What is Chris Griffith, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Chris Griffith, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922020296, issued on 07/24/2006.
Does Chris Griffith, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Chris Griffith, M.D. had 92 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.9%.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,227 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chris Griffith, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chris Griffith, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chris Griffith, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Chris Griffith, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 144 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chris Griffith, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Chris Griffith, M.D.'s NPI is 1922020296 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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