Quick answers
- Does Edward J. Clifford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward J. Clifford 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 Edward J. Clifford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 302 services for Edward J. Clifford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward J. Clifford's NPI number?
- 1730122763. 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 Edward J. 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 | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 302 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)85 services
- Partial removal of breast (19301)36 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)30 services
- Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm (38525)22 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)20 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 cholesterol75%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)74%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Edward J. Clifford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward J. Clifford 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at IrvingIrving, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450079
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center GrapevineGrapevine, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450563
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward J. Clifford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1631 Lancaster Dr, Suite 150Grapevine, TX 76051 (817) 251‑9080
- 1650 W College StGrapevine, TX 76051 (817) 388‑3440
- 1901 N Macarthur BlvdIrving, TX 75061 (972) 579‑8485
- 2021 N Macarthur Blvd, Suite 400Irving, TX 75061 (972) 256‑3537
- 4001 Worth StDallas, TX 75246
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward J. Clifford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthtexas Provider Network2,697 clinicians in the group
- Texas Oncology PA1,014 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Grapevine
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grapevine, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthtexas Provider Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730122763 |
| 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