Quick answers
- Does Carol L. Clifford accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Carol L. Clifford may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carol L. Clifford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 53 Original Medicare patients and 143 services for Carol L. Clifford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carol L. Clifford's NPI number?
- 1598768657. 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 Carol L. Clifford, 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 143 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)49 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)43 services
- Test to assess by hearing by examining the repetition of real words versus nonsense words (92571)36 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 cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carol L. Clifford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10700 Corrales Rd NW, Suite IAlbuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 890‑0003
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carol L. Clifford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- HPH Inc.6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in HPH Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598768657 |
| 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