Quick answers
- Does Clifton R. Vance accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clifton R. Vance 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 Clifton R. Vance see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 967 Original Medicare patients and 7,616 services for Clifton R. Vance. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Clifton R. Vance's NPI number?
- 1649378365. 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 R. Vance, 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 | 967 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,616 |
| Different services or procedures | 107 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)719 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)637 services
- Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)632 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)607 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)411 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%
- Ischemic heart disease65%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes40%
- Heart failure39%
Hospitals where Clifton R. Vance works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clifton R. Vance at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Coosa Valley Medical CenterSylacauga, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010164
- Shelby Baptist Medical CenterAlabaster, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010016
- St Vincent's ChiltonClanton, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010173
Practice locations
Addresses where Clifton R. Vance is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2022 Brookwood Med Ctr, Suite 412Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 877‑2838
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Clifton R. Vance as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heart South Cardiovascular Group, P.C.22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Alabama →
Other cardiologists in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heart South Cardiovascular Group, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649378365 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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