2026 NPPES data Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician NPI 1235209156 MD
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ELMO GRIGGS, MD

Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician in BEDFORD, Indiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 73 beneficiaries · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician avg: 149

What the federal data shows

ELMO GRIGGS, MD filed 1,426 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician in BEDFORD, Indiana.

1K
Part D claims, 2023

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ELMO GRIGGS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,426 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ELMO GRIGGS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ELMO GRIGGS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2006

NPI 1235209156

Primary specialty

Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician

Niche

1,229 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,426 857% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 149

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician share within Indiana

1. Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ELMO GRIGGS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2811 WASHINGTON AVE, BEDFORD, IN, 47421, with a listed phone of (812) 675-0902. NPI 1235209156 was issued on 11/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRIGGS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,426 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 73 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $124K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,229 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 149 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

2811 WASHINGTON AVE
BEDFORD, IN 47421

Provider Details

NPI 1235209156
Specialty Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/08/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,426
Total Claims
$124K
Total Drug Cost
73
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,528
Total Day Supply
29,145
Generic Drug Cost
$60K
Opioid Claims
11 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 11, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ELMO GRIGGS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
630
Gabapentin
87
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
52
Ibuprofen
50
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
45
Lisinopril
43
Trazodone Hcl
26
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
20
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
18
Zubsolv
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician Overview

How ELMO GRIGGS, MD fits within the Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,229
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician
149
Avg Claims per Provider

ELMO GRIGGS, MD's 1,426 claims are above the specialty average of 149.

Nearby Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician Providers in Indiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GRIGGS.

Compare Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELMO GRIGGS, MD's specialty?
ELMO GRIGGS, MD specializes in Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician and practices in BEDFORD, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does ELMO GRIGGS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELMO GRIGGS, MD wrote 1,426 Medicare Part D claims totaling $124K in drug costs for 73 beneficiaries.
Where is ELMO GRIGGS, MD located?
ELMO GRIGGS, MD is located at 2811 WASHINGTON AVE, BEDFORD, IN, 47421. Phone: (812) 675-0902.
What is ELMO GRIGGS, MD's NPI number?
ELMO GRIGGS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235209156, issued on 11/08/2006.
Does ELMO GRIGGS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ELMO GRIGGS, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,229 Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician provider writes 149 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELMO GRIGGS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELMO GRIGGS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Gabapentin, Suboxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELMO GRIGGS, MD accept Medicare?
ELMO GRIGGS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,426 Part D claims and 73 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELMO GRIGGS, MD's credentials?
ELMO GRIGGS, MD's NPI is 1235209156 with credentials MD. 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

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.
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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