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Dr. James P. Griffith, MD

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Specializes in: Geriatric Psychiatry, General Internal Medicine and General Psychiatry

West Virginia University School of Medicine (1985)

Professional interests include: mental health issues, depression, bipolar disorder

3200 MACCORKLE AVENUE SE 5TH FLOOR
CHARLESTON, WV 25304

(304) 388-1000

Dr. James P. Griffith, MD is a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV specializing in geriatric psychiatry, general internal medicine and general psychiatry. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. James P. Griffith, MD is affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC and CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC.

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3200 MACCORKLE AVENUE SE 5TH FLOOR
CHARLESTON, WV 25304

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Bipolar Disorder

Commonly known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition characterized by extreme changes in mood. Individuals with this disorder experience emotional highs, or manic episodes, and lows, or depressive episodes. These episodes are distinct periods that are separate from the moods they may usually feel.

During manic episodes, individuals may:

Feel very happy and energetic
Speak very fast and about many different topics
Become much more active than usual
Have trouble sleeping
Engage in impulsive behavior, like spending a large sum of money

In contrast, depressive episodes may bring about:

Sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Very low energy and activity levels
Forgetfulness and trouble concentrating
Loss of appetite
Thoughts of death or suicide

Episodes may be a mixture of both manic and depressive symptoms. In such an episode, individuals with bipolar disorder may feel sad, empty, and hopeless but have a high level of energy at the same time. Sometimes, changes in mood are less dramatic. For example, individuals may feel happy and think everything is fine, but people around them may notice their mood changes. Episodes like this are called hypomania. If an individual is hypomanic and does not receive proper treatment, their condition will likely worsen.

Generally considered a lifetime illness, the disorder begins in the late teen or early adult years. Bipolar disorder has no known cause, but research has shown that it tends to run in families. To diagnose it, a psychiatrist carefully assesses an individual's moods and behavior patterns. They may also be asked to keep a daily record of their moods and other factors that can help with diagnosis and determining the right course of therapy. Counseling is a typical form of treatment, as is a group of medications that can control symptoms, called antipsychotics.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, medication management and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	24
doctor visit	225
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	90
hospital care	656
inpatient care	656
medication management	195

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	385
hospital care	670
inpatient care	670

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	49
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	36
Dementia	31
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	433
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	84
hospital care	580
inpatient care	568
outpatient care	12
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	41
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	321
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	79
hospital care	689
inpatient care	672
outpatient care	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	104
Less than 65	314

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	38
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	245
hospital care	534
inpatient care	522
outpatient care	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	44
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	45
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	270
hospital care	871
inpatient care	836
outpatient care	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	52
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	36
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255
hospital care	700
inpatient care	700

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	41
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	44
Dementia	36
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	319
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	30
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	68
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	36
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	206
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	27
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	36
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	213
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	52
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	109

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	37
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	43
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	209
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)	63
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	92

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	23
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	33
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated as a geriatric psychiatrist in CHARLESTON, WV were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic evaluation and outpatient care.

diagnostic evaluation	24
doctor visit	280
hospital care	465
inpatient care	458
outpatient care	19
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	270
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	65
85 and over	40
Less than 65	113
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James P. Griffith, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James P. Griffith, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	8
Dementia	32

Education & Training

Dr. James P. Griffith, MD graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in West Virginia.

Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine (1985)

Residency: West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James P. Griffith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vandalia Health CAMC

CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$35 Repatha $19	Prolia $16
Abbott Laboratories	$25 FreeStyle Libre $25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$21 ENTRESTO $21
Lilly USA, LLC	$15 AMYVID $15
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC	$13 Unithroid $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$109

Research Payments

Dr. James P. Griffith, MD has received 16 research payments totaling $68,750.

Biography

Dr. James Griffith is a specialist in general internal medicine, general psychiatry, and geriatric psychiatry. Dr. Griffith attended medical school at West Virginia University School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with West Virginia University. He is especially interested in depression, psychiatry, and bipolar disorder. He is affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC. Dr. Griffith's practice in CHARLESTON, WV is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.