2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1962432880 M.D.
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WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in BRATTLEBORO, Vermont. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 203 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
What the federal data reveals: WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BRATTLEBORO, Vermont with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 203 beneficiaries .

What stands out: WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. filed 2,983 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BRATTLEBORO, Vermont. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WALTER GRIFFITHS, 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).

WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/04/2006

NPI 1962432880

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,983 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Vermont

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont providers

Vermont providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Vermont

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Vermont

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family 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).

WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in BRATTLEBORO, Vermont, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1962432880. 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.

WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 187 OAK GROVE AVE, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 05301, with a listed phone of (802) 257-0307. NPI 1962432880 was issued on 07/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GRIFFITHS 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 2,983 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 203 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $195K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

187 OAK GROVE AVE
BRATTLEBORO, VT 05301

Provider Details

NPI 1962432880
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/04/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,983
Total Claims
$195K
Total Drug Cost
203
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,133
Total Day Supply
73,276
Generic Drug Cost
$62K
Opioid Claims
95 (3.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
90

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 72, 75-84: 60, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
214
Furosemide
160
Eliquis
Apixaban
110
Gabapentin
107
Sertraline Hcl
88
Atorvastatin Calcium
86
Ondansetron Hcl
82
Amlodipine Besylate
73
Quetiapine Fumarate
66
Metoprolol Succinate
55

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D.'s 2,983 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Vermont

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D.'s specialty?
WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in BRATTLEBORO, Vermont. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. wrote 2,983 Medicare Part D claims totaling $195K in drug costs for 203 beneficiaries.
Where is WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. located?
WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. is located at 187 OAK GROVE AVE, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 05301. Phone: (802) 257-0307.
What is WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D.'s NPI number?
WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962432880, issued on 07/04/2006.
Does WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. had 95 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Furosemide, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. accept Medicare?
WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,983 Part D claims and 203 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D.'s credentials?
WALTER GRIFFITHS, M.D.'s NPI is 1962432880 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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