Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brian Griffith, DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1500 S MAIN ST, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8179271173
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1578853438 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Griffith from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Griffith

Dr. Brian Griffith is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Fort Worth, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Griffith performed 5,038 Medicare services across 4,736 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Griffith received a total of $16 from 1 pharmaceutical and/or device company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Griffith is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in TX $16 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,038
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
4,736
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~360 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Chest X-ray, 1 view 1,462 $7 $240
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 429 $31 $597
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 209 $36 $579
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 168 $7 $177
CT scan of chest, without contrast 166 $38 $427
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 158 $68 $1,561
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 151 $6 $181
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 139 $64 $1,535
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 133 $7 $182
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 120 $36 $444
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 102 $67 $937
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 92 $8 $170
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 73 $35 $446
Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 73 $50 $646
Knee X-ray, 3 views 71 $7 $159
Ct scan of leg without contrast 71 $36 $444
Ct scan of chest with contrast 69 $41 $621
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 65 $16 $347
Chest X-ray, 2 views 64 $8 $173
X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views 58 $12 $183
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 58 $6 $161
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 54 $7 $165
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 54 $25 $409
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 51 $62 $923
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 49 $65 $1,178
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 47 $40 $561
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 45 $6 $105
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 41 $7 $144
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 40 $50 $640
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 35 $8 $183
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 35 $6 $137
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 33 $22 $378
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 32 $6 $163
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 31 $52 $171
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 30 $8 $142
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 30 $79 $1,570
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 30 $25 $409
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 25 $7 $145
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 25 $85 $1,143
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 24 $29 $380
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 23 $72 $1,145
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 23 $30 $400
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 22 $6 $161
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 22 $6 $176
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 20 $55 $640
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 20 $79 $731
Ct scan of arm without contrast 19 $37 $405
3d radiographic procedure 19 $7 $183
Ct scan of face without contrast 18 $31 $648
Mri scan of arm joint with contrast 18 $62 $849
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 17 $6 $183
Mri scan of leg before and after contrast 17 $81 $968
Mri scan of leg joint before and after contrast 17 $81 $938
Mri scan of brain without contrast 16 $53 $745
X-ray of hip, 1 view 16 $7 $183
Mri scan of leg without contrast 16 $51 $579
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 15 $20 $237
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 15 $89 $1,159
Nuclear medicine study of bone taken at different times 15 $37 $452
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 13 $18 $258
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 12 $55 $1,027
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 12 $29 $351
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 11 $10 $157
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2018 ↗
$16
Total received (2018-2018)
Bottom 5% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
1
Company
1
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2018
$16

Payments by company (2018)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $0 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
1,424
Per 100K population
66.7
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2018
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Griffith is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Griffith experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Griffith performed 1,462 chest x-ray, 1 view services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Griffith receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Griffith received a total of $16 from 1 company across 1 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Griffith's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Fort Worth?
Dr. Griffith's average Medicare payment per service is $25. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Griffith) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →