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Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD

(Dr. J. Kenneth Griffin Jr., MD)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and General Internal Medicine

University of South Alabama College of Medicine (1985)

1326 Eisenhower Drive 1
Savannah, GA 31406

(912) 691-3556

Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD is an internist in Savannah, GA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and general internal medicine. He graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD is affiliated with Memorial Health (Savannah, GA), Southcoast Health, Memorial Health System and St. Joseph's/Candler.

Office Locations

1326 Eisenhower Drive 1
Savannah, GA 31406

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

sed rate

In 2023, Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD had a list price for sed rate (ESR) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diabetes management

preventive care

By Affordability:

total PSA test

urinalysis

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD performed more diabetes management, and preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for total PSA test, and urinalysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	580
breast exam	35
breathing treatment	30
cardiac procedures	79
cytology	36
diabetes management	169
doctor visit	2002
gynecologic pathology	36
gynecologic procedures	35
lab tests	2450
musculoskeletal imaging	31
preventive care	620
stress testing	79
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
thyroid function tests	215
vaccines	114
X-rays	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	596
breast exam	30
breathing treatment	35
cardiac procedures	43
cytology	33
diabetes management	243
doctor visit	1909
ear procedures	14
gynecologic pathology	33
gynecologic procedures	30
lab tests	2694
musculoskeletal imaging	41
preventive care	715
stress testing	43
thyroid function tests	218
vaccines	141
X-rays	41

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	170
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	60
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	532
breast exam	12
breathing treatment	29
cytology	25
diabetes management	237
doctor visit	1713
ear procedures	25
gynecologic pathology	25
gynecologic procedures	12
lab tests	2756
musculoskeletal imaging	54
preventive care	747
thyroid function tests	231
vaccines	166
X-rays	54

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	52
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA during 2015 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	351
breathing treatment	33
cytology	14
diabetes management	233
doctor visit	1385
gynecologic pathology	14
lab tests	2046
musculoskeletal imaging	14
preventive care	476
thyroid function tests	238
vaccines	54
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	14
X-rays	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	490
Female	668

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	870
Black	260
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	548
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	108
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	178
diabetes management	124
doctor visit	648
lab tests	627
musculoskeletal imaging	18
preventive care	136
thyroid function tests	62
vaccines	41
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	18
X-rays	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	26
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	160
diabetes management	139
doctor visit	698
lab tests	683
preventive care	142
thyroid function tests	58
vaccines	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	26
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	179
diabetes management	119
doctor visit	697
lab tests	728
musculoskeletal imaging	24
preventive care	148
thyroid function tests	76
vaccines	66
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	24
X-rays	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	22
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	229
diabetes management	120
doctor visit	925
lab tests	1006
musculoskeletal imaging	12
preventive care	200
thyroid function tests	110
vaccines	69
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	12
X-rays	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	30
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	195
diabetes management	79
doctor visit	640
lab tests	753
preventive care	190
thyroid function tests	93
vaccines	98

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	23
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	251
diabetes management	84
doctor visit	614
lab tests	1159
preventive care	195
thyroid function tests	148
vaccines	65

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	23
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	213
diabetes management	86
doctor visit	622
lab tests	895
preventive care	199
thyroid function tests	79
vaccines	74

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	27
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated as an internist in Savannah, GA were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

blood draw	314
breast exam	25
cardiac procedures	61
cytology	27
diabetes management	148
doctor visit	1077
ear procedures	19
gynecologic pathology	27
gynecologic procedures	25
lab tests	1436
musculoskeletal imaging	27
preventive care	342
stress testing	61
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
thyroid function tests	138
vaccines	85
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	17
X-rays	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	58
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	281
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	116
85 and over	36
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	182

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at University of South Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine (1985)

Residency: University of South Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Health (Savannah, GA)

Southcoast Health

Memorial Health System

St. Joseph's/Candler

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Savannah, GA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joe Kenneth Griffin JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$554 Tresiba $252	Ozempic $105	RYBELSUS $63	NovoLog $25	Wegovy $22	Other $86
Amgen Inc.	$349 Prolia $172	Repatha $144	Parsabiv $29	$4
Allergan Inc.	$343 VIBERZI $109	LINZESS $94	BYSTOLIC $92	NAMENDA XR $47
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$266 FARXIGA $164	DUTOPROL $27	ONGLYZA $18	DALIRESP $18	BYDUREON WEEKLY $14	Other $24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$265 TOUJEO $194	PRALUENT $59	$12
Other	$2,249 Vascepa $194	ENTRESTO $181	Zecuity $170	PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $107	BREO $72	Other $1,526

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,965
Education	$61

Biography

Dr. Joe Griffin practices general internal medicine. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Griffin attended the University of South Alabama College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Alabama for residency. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include "Best in Savannah" Physician Panel; Savannah Magazine; and National Committee for Quality Assurance. He is professionally affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Joseph's/Candler, and Memorial Health (Savannah, GA). Dr. Griffin is not accepting new patients at this time according to Yext.

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