WAKITHA A. GRIFFIN M.D.
NPI 1437141728
Specialist in Atlanta, GA

NPI Status: Active since August 22, 2005

Contact Information

550 PEACHTREE ST NE
SUITE 1490
ATLANTA, GA
ZIP 30308
Phone: (404) 523-4223

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Specialist
  • PECOS Enrolled

About WAKITHA GRIFFIN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Wakitha Griffin, a provider established in Atlanta, Georgia with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437141728 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number 051138 (GA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1437141728
Provider Name
WAKITHA A. GRIFFIN M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
550 PEACHTREE ST NE SUITE 1490 ATLANTA, GA 30308
Location Phone
(404) 523-4223
Mailing Address
550 PEACHTREE ST NE SUITE 1490 ATLANTA, GA 30308
Mailing Phone
(404) 523-4223
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-22-2005
Last Update Date
11-08-2022
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
051138
License State
GA
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Wakitha Griffin is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth

A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.

This service was performed 30 times for 18 patients

Extensive removal of growth of face or scalp, 2.0 cm or more

This procedure involves the careful removal of a large growth (2.0 cm or more) on your face or scalp. It's done to improve health and appearance. The process includes numbing the area, excising the growth, and stitching the site for healing.

This service was performed 13 times for 11 patients

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision

Melanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.

This service was performed for 27 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity

A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.

This service was performed 462 times for 32 patients

Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report

This service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.

This service was performed 333 times for 26 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1437141728, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
8
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 1 → 2 1 → 2 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 2 + 4 + 2 + 7 + 4 + 24 = 62

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1437141728.

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Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
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Anesthesiology
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Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
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Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437141728, enumerated as an "individual" on August 22, 2005.

The provider is located at 550 PEACHTREE ST NE SUITE 1490 ATLANTA, GA 30308 and the phone number is (404) 523-4223.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.