2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1679521405 M.D.
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MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in BENTONVILLE, Arkansas. 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
283
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.0805/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$8.6K
117 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BENTONVILLE, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 283 claims across 118 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.0805/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $8.6K across 117 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.0805 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 283 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2006

NPI 1679521405

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

283 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

82.0805/100 1.0194999999999936% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Arkansas

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Arkansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.0805/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 82.0805/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.1%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 82.0805/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1679521405. 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.

MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 901 SE PLAZA AVE, BENTONVILLE, AR, 72712, with a listed phone of (479) 273-3376. NPI 1679521405 was issued on 05/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CLIFTON 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 283 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 118 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $83K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.0805/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.5503, Cost 46.718), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

901 SE PLAZA AVE
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

Provider Details

NPI 1679521405
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

82.0805
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.5503
Quality
46.718
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. 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.

PREMIER DERMATOLOGY SERVICES PLLC
BENTONVILLE, AR

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$8.6K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 283 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.

283
Total Claims
$83K
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
384
Total Day Supply
8,330
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$76K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
80% female / 20% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
47
Finasteride
30
Cephalexin
23
Prednisone
23
Triamcinolone Acetonide
15
Minoxidil
13
Tretinoin
13
Hydrocortisone
11

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.'s 283 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.'s specialty?
MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in BENTONVILLE, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. wrote 283 Medicare Part D claims totaling $83K in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
What is MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.0805/100 (Quality: 93.5503, Cost: 46.718). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. located?
MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. is located at 901 SE PLAZA AVE, BENTONVILLE, AR, 72712. Phone: (479) 273-3376.
What is MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679521405, issued on 05/04/2006.
Does MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $76K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Valacyclovir, Finasteride, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 283 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.'s credentials?
MILDRED CLIFTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1679521405 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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