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Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Tulane University School of Medicine (1973)

6311 Kingston Pike Suite 22e
Knoxville, TN 37919

(865) 588-1361

Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD is a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1973 and has 53 years of experience. Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD is affiliated with ROBERT CARL GRIFFITH MD.

Office Locations

6311 Kingston Pike Suite 22e
Knoxville, TN 37919

(865) 588-1361

(865) 584-7087

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

aspiration procedures

removal of skin lesion

By Affordability:

intralesional injection

seroma aspiration

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD performed more aspiration procedures, and removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for abscess aspiration, bulla aspiration, ear biopsy, ear procedures, hematoma aspiration, intralesional injection, and seroma aspiration that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intralesional injection

By Affordability:

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD performed more intralesional injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

incision and drainage

incision and drainage of skin abscess

By Affordability:

removal of benign skin lesion

skin lesion destruction

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD performed more incision and drainage, and incision and drainage of skin abscess (e.g. boil) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, and skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) 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. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	21
blood draw	15
diagnostic procedures	362
doctor visit	1463
incision and drainage	21
injections	28
minor procedures	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1888
skin procedures	1888
skin surgery	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	49
blood draw	26
diagnostic procedures	344
doctor visit	1599
incision and drainage	49
injections	26
minor procedures	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2114
skin procedures	2114
skin surgery	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	949
Female	995

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1891
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	875
From 75 to 84	696
85 and over	296
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	42
blood draw	28
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
diagnostic procedures	355
doctor visit	1673
incision and drainage	42
injections	32
minor procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2054
skin procedures	2054
skin surgery	42

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1019
Female	1046

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2008
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	931
From 75 to 84	732
85 and over	323
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	39
diagnostic procedures	327
doctor visit	1661
incision and drainage	39
injections	55
minor procedures	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2077
skin procedures	2077
skin surgery	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2068
Female	2116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4032
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	82
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1980
From 75 to 84	1392
85 and over	658
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	37
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	41
diagnostic procedures	350
doctor visit	1980
incision and drainage	37
injections	22
minor procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2324
skin procedures	2324
skin surgery	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1118
Female	1139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1089
From 75 to 84	718
85 and over	370
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	25
aspiration	14
blood draw	19
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	36
diagnostic procedures	365
doctor visit	2264
incision and drainage	25
injections	45
minor procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2331
skin procedures	2331
skin surgery	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1136
Female	1112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2161
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1098
From 75 to 84	708
85 and over	367
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	34
aspiration	35
blood draw	22
diagnostic procedures	332
doctor visit	2413
ear procedures	13
incision and drainage	34
injections	21
minor procedures	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2388
skin procedures	2388
skin surgery	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1073
Female	1087

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2056
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	67
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1124
From 75 to 84	651
85 and over	323
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, abscess drainage and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	34
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	2393
ear procedures	13
incision and drainage	34
injections	32
minor procedures	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2129
skin procedures	2129
skin surgery	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	945
Female	940

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1789
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	992
From 75 to 84	603
85 and over	251
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, aspiration and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	32
aspiration	39
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	2082
ear procedures	13
incision and drainage	32
injections	15
minor procedures	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1919
skin procedures	1919
skin surgery	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	876
Female	814

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1597
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	851
From 75 to 84	557
85 and over	237
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, aspiration and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	29
aspiration	83
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	2835
ear procedures	28
incision and drainage	29
injections	14
minor procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2087
skin procedures	2087
skin surgery	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	952
Female	968

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1811
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	70
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	976
From 75 to 84	653
85 and over	254
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	30
aspiration	111
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	3109
ear procedures	42
incision and drainage	30
injections	60
minor procedures	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2134
skin procedures	2134
skin surgery	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	972
Female	986

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1847
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	985
From 75 to 84	680
85 and over	257
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated as a dermatologist in Knoxville, TN were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and aspiration.

abscess drainage	33
aspiration	56
blood draw	22
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	34
diagnostic procedures	230
doctor visit	2133
ear procedures	21
incision and drainage	33
injections	31
minor procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2131
skin procedures	2131
skin surgery	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1009
Female	1018

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1942
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	50

**Age**
75 to 84	671
85 and over	303
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	991

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1973. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1973)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ROBERT CARL GRIFFITH MD

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Carl Griffith III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$1,639 Humira $757	Skyrizi $749	Rinvoq $117	$17
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$1,172 ILUMYA $908	ABSORICA LD $83	Winlevi $53	BLU-U $40	ODOMZO $9	Other $80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,154 COSENTYX $1,154
GENZYME CORPORATION	$798 DUPIXENT $798
Lilly USA, LLC	$748 OLUMIANT $399	TALTZ $335	$15
Other	$3,805 Cimzia $450	QBREXZA $371	Erivedge $239	CIBINQO $236	Tremfya $196	Other $2,312

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,138
Education	$179

Biography

Dr. Robert Griffith specializes in dermatology (skin disorders) and practices in Knoxville, TN. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine.

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