2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1821065657 MD
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MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD

Family Medicine Physician in THE VILLAGES, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 857 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD filed 11,584 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in THE VILLAGES, Florida, prescribing 91% generic.

12K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

11,584 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/01/2006

NPI 1821065657

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11,584 239% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 280 FARNER PLACE, THE VILLAGES, FL, 32163, with a listed phone of (352) 674-1710. NPI 1821065657 was issued on 03/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLIFFORD 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 11,584 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 857 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $915K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

280 FARNER PLACE
THE VILLAGES, FL 32163

Provider Details

NPI 1821065657
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

THE VILLAGES HEALTH SYSTEM LLC
THE VILLAGES, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD. To verify MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 11,584 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

11,584
Total Claims
$915K
Total Drug Cost
857
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
32,720
Total Day Supply
969,089
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$659K
Generic Drug Cost
$252K
Opioid Claims
86 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
195

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
27% female / 73% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
794
Rosuvastatin Calcium
712
Amlodipine Besylate
523
Simvastatin
523
Lisinopril
509
Levothyroxine Sodium
402
Tamsulosin Hcl
372
Metformin Hcl
326
Losartan Potassium
319
Metoprolol Succinate
316

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD's 11,584 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in THE VILLAGES, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD wrote 11,584 Medicare Part D claims totaling $915K in drug costs for 857 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD located?
MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD is located at 280 FARNER PLACE, THE VILLAGES, FL, 32163. Phone: (352) 674-1710.
What is MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821065657, issued on 03/01/2006.
Does MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $659K in brand drug costs.
Does MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD had 86 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11,584 Part D claims and 857 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL CLIFFORD, MD's NPI is 1821065657 with credentials MD. 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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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