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CLARE E GRIFFIS MD
NPI 1942261656
Orthopaedic Surgery in Camp Lejeune, NC

Active since March 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJUENE, 100 BREWSTER BLVD., CAMP LEJEUNE, NC 28547(910) 449-2779 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2025, Dec 11, 2023, Sep 21, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Clare E Griffis Md NPPES

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

CLARE E GRIFFIS MD (NPI 1942261656) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, licensed in Texas (U8336) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942261656
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameCLARE E GRIFFISCredential: MD
Location AddressNAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJUENE, 100 BREWSTER BLVD.Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
Mailing AddressNaval Medical Ctr Camp Lejuene, 100 Brewster BlvdCamp Lejuene, NC 28547 · (910) 449-2779
Phone(910) 449-2779
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1942261656 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · U8336✔ Licensed in VA · 0101259350
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 0101259350 (VA)
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJUENE, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Clare E. Chiles

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Clare E Griffis Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Clare Griffis reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Appalachian Regional Medical Associates, Inc.
263 mi
Family Medicine
336 DEERFIELD ROAD
Boone, NC 28607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 207 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669533923 (828) 262-4100

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 3

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.

Fusion of additional segment of spine 22614
Fusion of an additional segment of the spine is a surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae together. This is done to stabilize the spine and reduce pain or correct a deformity. The procedure involves using bone grafts, rods, or screws to secure the spine.
31 services11 patients
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 22853
Spine fusion is a procedure to join two or more vertebrae. During this process, a cage or mesh device is inserted into the spine bone and disc space. This helps to stabilize the spine, reduce pain, and improve functionality. The device acts as a bridge for new bone to grow on.
24 services13 patients
Fusion of spine in lower back 22612
Fusion of the spine in the lower back, also known as lumbar spinal fusion, is a surgery aimed to join, or fuse, two or more vertebrae in your lower back. This procedure can help alleviate pain and improve stability by reducing movement between the vertebrae.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28547 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
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CAROLAN HWA JA WHITNEY PA-C, ATC
Physician Assistant
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJUENE, 100 BREWSTER BLVD
CAMP LEJUENE, NC 28547
Onslow County (910) 450-4841

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 Clare Griffis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Clare Griffis is 1942261656. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2006. The provider is also known as Clare E. Chiles.

Where is Clare Griffis located?

Clare Griffis practices at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejuene 100 Brewster Blvd., Camp Lejeune, NC 28547. The listed phone number is (910) 449-2779.

What is Clare Griffis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Clare Griffis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Clare Griffis is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Clare Griffis's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Clare Griffis reassigns Medicare benefits to Appalachian Regional Medical Associates, Inc. (Boone, NC). The 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 Clare Griffis's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Clare Griffis was last updated on March 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.