Quick answers
- Does Clifton F. Lord accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Clifton F. Lord may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Clifton F. Lord see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 40 Original Medicare patients and 697 services for Clifton F. Lord. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Clifton F. Lord's NPI number?
- 1497828859. 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 Clifton F. Lord, 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 patients | 40 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 697 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 56 |
Most frequent services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)351 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)242 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)47 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).
- Anxiety50%
- High blood pressure48%
- Arthritis40%
- Depression40%
- High cholesterol35%
Practice locations
Addresses where Clifton F. Lord is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 220 Holiday Dr, Suite AWhite River Junction, VT 05001 (802) 674‑9400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Clifton F. Lord as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Connecticut Valley Addiction Recovery Inc6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Addiction Medicineprimary
- Pain Managementalso
Other addiction medicine doctors in Vermont
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vermont — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Connecticut Valley Addiction Recovery Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497828859 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians