Mark C Griffin, MD

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

Otolaryngology

Mark C Griffin is an Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery specialist based in Grand Junction, CO with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(970) 245-2400Grand Junction, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 27 years in otolaryngology, Mark C Griffin, MD is a long-established otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery specialist in Grand Junction. A Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate since 1999, he brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
27+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 208dNPPES updated 2025-10-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2515 Foresight Cir Suite 200, Grand Junction, CO 81505-1018

Fax: (970) 242-9092
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.37%

Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado

2.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

472

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

277

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

759

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $50k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$522 received from industry

19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Mark C Griffin's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

  2. Board certified · Oct 27, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.

Taxonomy: 207YX0905X

Education & Training

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2515 Foresight Cir Unit 200, Grand Junction, CO 81505-1156

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 390333

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Virtual Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Care With Mark C Griffin

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Mark C Griffin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Grand Junction 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 Mark C Griffin

Dr. Griffin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grand Junction, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 245-2400.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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