Charles E Griffith Iii, DO - Medicare Rheumatology in Hershey, PA

Charles E Griffith Iii, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Pinnacle Health Medical Services and his current practice location is 121 Towne Square Dr Ste 303, Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (717) 988-0234.

Charles E Griffith Iii is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS016218) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1508958026.

Contact Information

Charles E Griffith Iii, DO
121 Towne Square Dr Ste 303,
Hershey, PA 17033-9440
(717) 988-0234
(717) 703-0121

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCharles E Griffith Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience22 Years
Location121 Towne Square Dr Ste 303, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Charles E Griffith Iii attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508958026
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/12/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244330157
  • Enrollment ID: I20201130001557

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Charles E Griffith Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508958026NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 2006-00259 (North Carolina)Secondary
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology H0065839 (Maryland)Secondary
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology OS016218 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Pinnacle Health HospitalsHarrisburg, PAHospital
Carlisle Regional Medical CenterCarlisle, PAHospital
Holy Spirit HospitalCamp hill, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pinnacle Health Medical Services7618960493945

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Charles E Griffith Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopedic Surgeons Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386620755
PECOS PAC ID: 4385535244
Enrollment ID: O20040322001130
Entity NamePinnacle Health Medical Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932143427
PECOS PAC ID: 7618960493
Enrollment ID: O20040407000180

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Charles E Griffith Iii is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Charles E Griffith Iii, DO
121 Towne Square Dr Ste 303,
Hershey, PA 17033-9440

Ph: (717) 988-0234
Charles E Griffith Iii, DO
121 Towne Square Dr Ste 303,
Hershey, PA 17033-9440

Ph: (717) 988-0234

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