Margaret Grifa, M.D.
Margaret Grifa is a Family Medicine specialist based in Gainesville, GA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Margaret Grifa, M.D. has been part of the Gainesville medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (class of 2005), she has been practicing for over 21 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1221dNPPES updated 2023-01-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.12%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
2.12% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
67
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
166
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,133
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $123k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$679 received from industry
32 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Margaret Grifa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Board certified · Jan 17, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
Po Box 742616, Atlanta, GA 30374-2616
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Margaret Grifa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Margaret Grifa for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gainesville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Margaret Grifa
Dr. Grifa is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gainesville, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 219-8583.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Margaret Grifa
Practice Location
1285 Sims St, Gainesville, GA 30501-3851
Mailing Address
Po Box 742616, Atlanta, GA 30374-2616
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