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Physical Therapist in Private Practice

Clarence H. Clifton Iii, PT

Sees patients in Chattanooga, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Clarence H. Clifton Iii, PT is a physical therapist at 1949 Gunbarrel Rd, Suite 150, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Phone: (423) 624-2696. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Clarence H. Clifton Iii had 310 Original Medicare patients and 2,610 services. NPI 1144528092. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Physical therapist (Medicare lists Physical Therapist in Private Practice)
  • Address: 1949 Gunbarrel Rd, Suite 150, Chattanooga, TN 37421 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (423) 624‑2696
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group, PC
  • School: University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine · graduated 2007
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Clarence H. Clifton Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Clarence H. Clifton Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clarence H. Clifton Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Clarence H. Clifton Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 310 Original Medicare patients and 2,610 services for Clarence H. Clifton Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Clarence H. Clifton Iii's NPI number?
1144528092. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Clarence H. Clifton Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients310
Services billed to Medicare2,610
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)989 services
  2. Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)932 services
  3. Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)305 services
  4. Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)243 services
  5. Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (97161)84 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%

Practice locations

Addresses where Clarence H. Clifton Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Clarence H. Clifton Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group, PC74 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physical therapists in Chattanooga

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Chattanooga Orthopaedic Group, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialPT
SchoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year2007
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144528092
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians