2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1801898416 M.D.
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SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in FLORENCE, Alabama. 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 292 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FLORENCE, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11K claims across 292 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. filed 10,873 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FLORENCE, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. 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).

SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2005

NPI 1801898416

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,873 2989% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Alabama

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency 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.

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SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in FLORENCE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1801898416. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 503 W COLLEGE ST, FLORENCE, AL, 35630, with a listed phone of (256) 767-1779. NPI 1801898416 was issued on 08/12/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRIFFITTS 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 10,873 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 292 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $780K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

503 W COLLEGE ST
FLORENCE, AL 35630

Provider Details

NPI 1801898416
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/12/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 10,873 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

10,873
Total Claims
$780K
Total Drug Cost
292
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,777
Total Day Supply
365,203
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$606K
Generic Drug Cost
$172K
Opioid Claims
1,168 (10.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 138, 65-74: 116, 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.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
775
Gabapentin
635
Atorvastatin Calcium
406
Omeprazole
366
Alprazolam
340
Clonazepam
293
Tramadol Hcl
280
Montelukast Sodium
275
Pregabalin
251
Lisinopril
227

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D.'s 10,873 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D.'s specialty?
SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in FLORENCE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. wrote 10,873 Medicare Part D claims totaling $780K in drug costs for 292 beneficiaries.
Where is SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. located?
SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. is located at 503 W COLLEGE ST, FLORENCE, AL, 35630. Phone: (256) 767-1779.
What is SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801898416, issued on 08/12/2005.
Does SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $606K in brand drug costs.
Does SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. had 1,168 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,873 Part D claims and 292 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D.'s credentials?
SHARON GRIFFITTS, M.D.'s NPI is 1801898416 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

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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