Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bernard Clifford, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Holyoke, MA
- NPI 1972561843
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 98.8 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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10 Hospital Dr
Holyoke, MA 010406612
(413) 534-1124
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 11, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #74396
- Medicaid
- MA #3082059
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972561843. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
609
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$78,650
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 160 | 143 | $92 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 84 | 84 | $135 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 83 | 83 | $170 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 68 | 65 | $88 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 48 | 48 | $253 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 45 | 45 | $180 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 40 | 39 | $131 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 32 | 32 | $74 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 19 | 13 | $50 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 16 | 16 | $129 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
954
Patients
195
Total drug cost
$172,277
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 349 | 85 | $5,371 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 188 | 50 | $5,068 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 108 | 36 | $4,264 |
| Mesalamine Er (Mesalamine) | Brand | 73 | 12 | $30,330 |
| Lansoprazole | Generic | 37 | 0 | $1,860 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 36 | 12 | $1,024 |
| Ursodiol | Generic | 28 | 0 | $5,046 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 23 | 0 | $1,871 |
| Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $768 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $10,302 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bernard Clifford's medical specialty?
Dr. Bernard Clifford practices Gastroenterology Physician in Holyoke, MA.
Where does Dr. Bernard Clifford practice?
Dr. Bernard Clifford practices at 10 Hospital Dr, Holyoke, MA 010406612. Office phone: 4135341124.
What is Dr. Bernard Clifford's NPI?
Dr. Bernard Clifford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972561843, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bernard Clifford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bernard Clifford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bernard Clifford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.