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CHRISTOPHER A. GRIGGS MD
NPI 1154645893
Emergency Medicine in Charlotte, NC

Active since March 24, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
1000 BLYTHE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28203(704) 355-2171 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2024, May 4, 2023, Mar 9, 2023 and 56 more (59 updates tracked since 2018).

About Christopher A. Griggs Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER A. GRIGGS MD (NPI 1154645893) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2014-00821) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Pineville, and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154645893
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER A. GRIGGSCredential: MD
Location Address1000 BLYTHE BLVDCharlotte, NC 28203-5812
Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Phone(704) 355-2171
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 202459 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2022
✔ NPI 1154645893 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2014-00821
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1000 BLYTHE BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28203
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher A. Griggs Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5698907517
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140919000018
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Griggs reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carolinas Medical Center
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,223 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295789907 (704) 355-2000
Ballantyne Emergency Physicians PLLC
4.3 mi
Emergency Medicine
16035 JOHNSON ROAD
Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437939691 (704) 667-0370
Wake Forest Emergency Providers
41 mi
Multi-Specialty
557 BROOKDALE DR
Statesville, NC 28677
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 580 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396216735 (336) 716-2255

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
57 services57 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
47 services44 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
16 services15 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Atrium Health Pineville

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340098
Location10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28203 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JENNIFER EGAN M.D.
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Mecklenburg County (704) 973-5500
CHELSEA KOLSHAK
Emergency Medicine
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Mecklenburg County (704) 355-3658
NEHA RAY MD
Emergency Medicine
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Mecklenburg County (704) 355-3181
DR. HANNAH ELIZABETH CORRAL MD
Emergency Medicine
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Mecklenburg County (704) 355-3658
PRECIOUS IRIAGHOMO WOODWARD
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Mecklenburg County (704) 355-2000
ALEXANDRU DANIEL VLASIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Mecklenburg County (704) 355-2000
BROOKE STEPHANIK
Pharmacist (Pediatrics)
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Mecklenburg County (704) 381-2000
DR. BERNARD VELARDO MD
Anesthesiology
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Mecklenburg County (704) 355-2000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Griggs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Griggs is 1154645893. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2010.

Where is Christopher Griggs located?

Christopher Griggs practices at 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. The listed phone number is (704) 355-2171.

What is Christopher Griggs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Christopher Griggs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Griggs is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Griggs's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Griggs reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte, NC), Ballantyne Emergency Physicians PLLC (Charlotte, NC) and Wake Forest Emergency Providers (Statesville, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Griggs's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Griggs accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and InStil Health list Christopher Griggs as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Griggs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Griggs is affiliated with Atrium Health Pineville and Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Griggs was last updated on July 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.