2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1215951173 M.D.
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CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in GREENWICH, Connecticut. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENWICH, Connecticut .

What stands out: CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in GREENWICH, Connecticut, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2006

NPI 1215951173

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Connecticut

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in GREENWICH, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1215951173. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 500 W PUTNAM AVE, GREENWICH, CT, 06830, with a listed phone of (203) 863-2900. NPI 1215951173 was issued on 07/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERKEN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Gastroenterology Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

500 W PUTNAM AVE
GREENWICH, CT 06830

Provider Details

NPI 1215951173
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2006

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BERKEN.

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D.'s specialty?
CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in GREENWICH, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
Where is CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. located?
CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. is located at 500 W PUTNAM AVE, GREENWICH, CT, 06830. Phone: (203) 863-2900.
What is CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215951173, issued on 07/26/2006.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D.'s credentials?
CLIFFORD BERKEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1215951173 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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