Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kirk Clifford, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Grand Junction, CO
- NPI 1366478034
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 30.0 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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627 25 1/2 RD
Grand Junction, CO 815056401
(970) 242-3535
fax (970) 242-0293
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 30, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0117X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Colorado #45494
- Medicaid
- CO #40982301
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366478034. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
969
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$165,552
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 161 | 123 | $129 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 146 | 118 | $91 | |
72110 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 100 | 98 | $53 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 83 | 81 | $206 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 69 | 57 | $124 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 62 | 62 | $167 | |
64484 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | 55 | 46 | $55 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 50 | 34 | $246 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 49 | 44 | $12 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 34 | 33 | $42 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$8,314
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nexus Spine, LLC | 6 | $6,526.09 | |
| Arthrex, Inc. | 9 | $962.70 | |
| Gemini Mountain Medical, LLC | 1 | $758.14 | |
| Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc | 1 | $40.35 | |
| Organogenesis Inc. | 1 | $26.90 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
280
Patients
127
Total drug cost
$2,590
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 108 | 56 | $406 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 45 | 18 | $336 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 40 | 26 | $547 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 29 | 12 | $1,164 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | Generic | 19 | 0 | $47 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 15 | 15 | $10 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 13 | 0 | $28 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $53 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kirk Clifford's medical specialty?
Dr. Kirk Clifford practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Grand Junction, CO.
Where does Dr. Kirk Clifford practice?
Dr. Kirk Clifford practices at 627 25 1/2 RD, Grand Junction, CO 815056401. Office phone: 9702423535.
What is Dr. Kirk Clifford's NPI?
Dr. Kirk Clifford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366478034, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kirk Clifford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kirk Clifford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kirk Clifford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.