DR. JOSEPH ROBERT GRIGGS MD
NPI 1962863514
Emergency Medicine in Fort Benning, GA

Active since March 10, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
6600 VAN AALST BLVD, FORT BENNING, GA 31905(762) 408-2273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2026, Apr 24, 2024, Oct 2, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Joseph Robert Griggs Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH ROBERT GRIGGS MD (NPI 1962863514) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fort Benning, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (100940) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962863514
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH ROBERT GRIGGSCredential: MD
Location Address6600 VAN AALST BLVDFort Benning, GA 31905-2102
Mailing Address6600 Van Aalst BlvdFort Benning, GA 31905-2102
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1962863514 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 100940
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.
6600 VAN AALST BLVD, Fort Benning, GA 31905

Accepted 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

Dr. Joseph Robert 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 ID4880921584
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250204002439, I20251126000420
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Griggs reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
710 CENTER ST
Columbus, GA 31901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 236 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
Columbus, GA 31904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 200 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
100 FRIST CT
Columbus, GA 31909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 173 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
801 W GORDON ST
Thomaston, GA 30286
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2525 COURT DR
Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 200 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cardiovascular Disease
10502 PARK RD, SUITE 110
Charlotte, NC 28210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,223 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
960 AVENT DR
Grenada, MS 38901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group

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.

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.
21 services21 patients
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.
17 services17 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110064
Location710 Center StreetColumbus, GA 31901 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110129
Location2122 Manchester ExpresswayColumbus, GA 31995 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada

Acute Care Hospitals · Grenada, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number250168
Location960 Avent DriveGrenada, MS 38901 · Grenada County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31905 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Family Medicine
6600 VAN AALST BLVD
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Surgery
6600 VAN AALST BLVD
FORT MOORE, GA 31905
Hospitalist
6600 VAN AALST BLVD
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6600 VAN AALST BLVD
FORT MOORE, GA 31905
Family Medicine
6600 VAN AALST BLVD
FORT BENNING, GA 31905
Emergency Medicine
6600 VAN AALST BLVD
FORT MOORE, GA 31905
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6600 VAN AALST BLVD
FORT MOORE, GA 31905
Family Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
6600 VAN AALST BLVD
FORT BENNING, GA 31905

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 Joseph Griggs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Griggs is 1962863514. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2016.

Where is Joseph Griggs located?

Joseph Griggs practices at 6600 Van Aalst Blvd, Fort Benning, GA 31905. The listed phone number is (762) 408-2273.

What is Joseph Griggs's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Griggs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph 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 Joseph Griggs's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Griggs reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Emergency Group Of Columbus, LLC (Columbus, GA), Inphynet Primary Care Physicians Southeast PC (Columbus, GA), Heritage Physician Services, LLC (Columbus, GA), Hightower Emergency Group, PC (Thomaston, GA), Gastonia Physician Services, PLLC (Gastonia, NC) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Joseph Griggs's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Griggs accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan, Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Joseph 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 Joseph Griggs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Griggs is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare and University Of Mississippi Medical Center- Grenada.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Griggs was last updated on May 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.