Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 15 |
|---|
Dr. John R. Griffin, MD is a hand surgeon in San Mateo, CA specializing in hand surgery and plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. John R. Griffin, MD is affiliated with El Camino Health, Dignity Health, Sutter Health and Hill Physicians.
Sutter Health
Eyelid Reconstruction
Eyelid reconstruction is a surgical procedure to correct defects that typically arise from traumatic injury to the eye or after skin cancer removal on the eyelid. The surgery aims to preserve eyelid function and to improve its appearance.
The choice of reconstruction technique depends on the size and severity of the defect. If tissue loss is small to moderate, the wound may simply be sutured close. For larger defects, however, tissue from other parts of the body may be needed. Tissue may be taken (or harvested) from the ear, scalp, abdomen, roof of the mouth, inside of the check, or the eyelid itself.
The Hughes procedure and the Cutler-Beard procedure are reconstruction techniques that use eyelid tissue. In the Hughes procedure, a piece of neighboring tarsoconjunctival tissue is cut, slid onto the wound, and then sutured together. The tarsoconjunctiva is made up of the connective tissue that provides support to the eyelid, called tarsus, and the membrane covering the white of the eyes, called conjunctiva. This technique is suited for defects that are located on the sides of the eyelid. The Cutler-Beard procedure requires a thicker segment of tarsoconjunctival tissue and is used to repair defects in the center of the eyelid.
Eyelid reconstruction is commonly done at an outpatient facility. There will be bruising and swelling for about four to ten days following surgery. Patients should keep their heads elevated, use cold compress, and apply antibiotic cream on their eyelids for the first few days. Strenuous activities must be avoided for four weeks, but patients may be able to return to work after about a week.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.
Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:
Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.
Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.
Skin Grafting
When a large area of skin is too damaged to heal, a skin graft may be used to protect the tissue underneath and reduce scarring. A layer of healthy skin is taken and moved to the injured area, where it is fixed in place. Skin grafts are used to treat burns, infections, large wounds, ulcers, and other significant problems that affect the skin.
There are several different types of skin graft, depending on where the donor skin is taken from:
In all cases, the skin graft may either be full-thickness or partial-thickness. While thicker grafts make recovery more difficult for the donor site, they heal more easily than thinner grafts.
Before skin graft surgery, patients are given anesthesia so they cannot feel any pain. If using an autograft, the surgeon carefully measures and removes the skin from the donor site. Sometimes the graft is cut in a mesh-like pattern, to allow a small piece of donated skin to stretch and cover a larger area. This also helps oxygen pass through the graft. The site where the skin graft will go is cleaned well to remove any dirt, bacteria, or dead skin cells. Then the skin graft is placed and attached with stitches or staples. It is often covered with antibacterial ointment and supportive bandages for the first few days.
As the skin graft heals into its new position, new blood vessels grow to reach and support the skin. Depending on the thickness of the graft, oil glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles may also regrow. Recovery time depends on the thickness of the graft and the overall health of the skin in the grafted area, but it generally takes from two to four weeks.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 15 |
|---|
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 41 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | 21 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 67 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 72 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 36 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 29 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | 14 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 0 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 12 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| Male | 26 |
|---|---|
| Female | 48 |
| From 65 to 74 | 48 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 57 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 73 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 30 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 12 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| Male | 13 |
|---|---|
| Female | 25 |
| From 65 to 74 | 19 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 45 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 55 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 29 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 39 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| Male | 19 |
|---|---|
| Female | 28 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 36 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 22 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 11 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 49 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 43 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 28 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 34 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 25 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| Male | 21 |
|---|---|
| Female | 26 |
| From 65 to 74 | 24 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 57 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 57 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 30 |
| Depression | 26 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 34 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 30 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 12 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| Non-Hispanic White | 27 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 21 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 59 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 63 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 39 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| Male | 13 |
|---|---|
| Female | 29 |
| From 65 to 74 | 19 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 52 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 57 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 29 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 26 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 48 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | 20 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 54 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 35 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 38 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 49 |
The top procedures that Dr. John R. Griffin, MD treated as a hand surgeon in San Mateo, CA during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
| plastic surgery procedures | 17 |
|---|---|
| reconstructive surgery | 17 |
| tissue transfer | 17 |
| wound repair (e.g. stitches) | 17 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| Male | 12 |
|---|---|
| Female | 30 |
| From 65 to 74 | 21 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 62 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 62 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 31 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 40 |
The top procedures that Dr. John R. Griffin, MD treated as a hand surgeon in San Mateo, CA during 2023 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 25 |
|---|---|
| plastic surgery procedures | 16 |
| reconstructive surgery | 16 |
| tissue transfer | 16 |
| wound repair (e.g. stitches) | 16 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| Male | 14 |
|---|---|
| Female | 31 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 34 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 23 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 56 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 53 |
The top procedures that Dr. John R. Griffin, MD treated as a hand surgeon in San Mateo, CA during 2024 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
| plastic surgery procedures | 25 |
|---|---|
| reconstructive surgery | 25 |
| tissue transfer | 25 |
| wound repair (e.g. stitches) | 25 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| Male | 18 |
|---|---|
| Female | 36 |
| From 65 to 74 | 38 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 0 |
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| Hypertension | 65 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 70 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 20 |
| Depression | 0 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 22 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 0 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 44 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John R. Griffin, MD treated as a hand surgeon in San Mateo, CA were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.
| doctor visit | 21 |
|---|---|
| plastic surgery procedures | 19 |
| reconstructive surgery | 19 |
| tissue transfer | 19 |
| wound repair (e.g. stitches) | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD.
| Male | 10 |
|---|---|
| Female | 19 |
| Black / African American | 0 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 7 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| 75 to 84 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 0 |
| Less than 65 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John R. Griffin, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | 53 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 59 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 8 |
| Depression | 8 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 9 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoporosis | 0 |
| Heart Failure | 0 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 2 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 1 |
| Cancer | 34 |
| Dementia | 0 |
Dr. John R. Griffin, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Plastic Surgery - Board Certified and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Plastic Surgery - Board Certified
Licensed In: California
Dr. John R. Griffin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. John R. Griffin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, United Healthcare, Cigna, Anthem, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Health Net, SCAN Health Plan, Health Net: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group, Aetna: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA), CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan), Aetna: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Health Net: Health Net PPO, Chinese Community Health Plan: Active Choice- PPO Silver, Health Plan of San Mateo: CareAdvantage (HMO D-SNP), Aetna: Aetna Student Health Program, Aetna: National Advantage Plan (NAP), Central California Alliance for Health: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Health Net: Health Net UC Blue & Gold HMO, TRICARE: Prime Remote, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select, TRICARE: Select (formerly TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra), Health Net: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees), TRICARE: Retired Reserve, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, Central Health Plan, Canopy Health, Valley Health Plan: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Aetna: Traditional Choice, Aetna: HMO Deductible Plans, Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, Aetna: Health Fund POS, Aetna: Open Access Elect Choice EPO, SCAN: SCAN Compass (HMO), Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II), Aetna: Aetna Select Open Access, Sutter Health Plan: Individual and Family Plan HMO, Provider Networks of America: PPO, Aetna: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA), TRICARE: Reserve Select, Health Net: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group, Aetna: Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN), Santa Clara Family Health Plan: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Aetna: Open Access Managed Choice POS, TRICARE: Extended Care Option (ECHO), Aetna: HMO, Sutter Health Plan: Large and Small Group HMO, TRICARE: Prime, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, Aetna: Aetna Select EPO, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) and TRICARE: Young Adult.
According to our sources, Dr. John R. Griffin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. John R. Griffin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 107 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John R. Griffin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Mateo, CA.
Dr. Griffin is fantastic! I had a growth removed from my leg. He took the time to understand my issue, he's straight forward, pragmatic, friendly, sympathetic, and a skilled surgeon.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John R. Griffin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Allergan Inc. |
$1,217
NATRELLE $1,030 |
SERI $130 |
$56 |
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| Stryker Corporation |
$1,045
SPY-PHI SYSTEM $1,045 |
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| Sientra, Inc. |
$789
SIENTRA HIGH STRENGTH COHESIVE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT $789 |
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| Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc. |
$362
$362 |
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| AbbVie Inc. |
$330
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $193 |
AlloDerm $137 |
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| Other |
$440
Reconstruction $135 |
PHASIX $118 |
Exparel $103 |
NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $40 |
MemoryGel Breast Implants $12 |
Other $32 |
| Food and Beverage | $2,670 |
|---|---|
| Gift | $927 |
| Travel and Lodging | $586 |
Dr. John R. Griffin, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $3,370.
Dr. John Griffin is a physician who specializes in plastic surgery and hand surgery. Patient reviews placed Dr. Griffin at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include body dysmorphic disorder, onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic), and carpal tunnel surgery. He can take Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. He attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas for residency. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Griffin is professionally affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), Sequoia Hospital, and El Camino Health. According to Brown and Toland Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Palo Alto, CA.