Quick answers
- Does Clifford L. Garrard Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clifford L. Garrard 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 Clifford L. Garrard Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 662 Original Medicare patients and 1,140 services for Clifford L. Garrard Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Clifford L. Garrard Iii's NPI number?
- 1891792602. 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 Clifford L. Garrard 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 patients | 662 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,140 |
| Different services or procedures | 127 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)136 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)113 services
- Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93922)112 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)83 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)75 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
Hospitals where Clifford L. Garrard Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clifford L. Garrard Iii 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.
- Vanderbilt Clarksville HospitalClarksville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440035
- Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton HospitalTullahoma, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440144
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440039
- Vanderbilt Wilson County HospitalLebanon, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440193
Practice locations
Addresses where Clifford L. Garrard Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1301 Medical Ctr DrNashville, TN 37232 (615) 322‑5000
- 1401 W Baddour PkwyLebanon, TN 37087 (615) 443‑2550
- 1411 W Baddour PkwyLebanon, TN 37087 (615) 444‑8262
- 2839 Hwy 231 N, Suite 209Shelbyville, TN 37160 (931) 685‑4492
- 647 Dunlop LnClarksville, TN 37040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Clifford L. Garrard Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center3,567 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other vascular surgeons in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891792602 |
| 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