Clifford Cranford, MD
NPI 1194220426 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clifford Cranford, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1194220426).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194220426
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 324167 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
193 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 125 | $176 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 48 | $120 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 20 | $205 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $120–$205 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 67 | 66 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 43 | 41 |
| Naproxen | 39 | 38 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 26 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 23 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$101 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429Phone: (504) 842-3460
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-28
- Last updated
- 2022-09-27
- Certified
- 2022-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clifford Cranford's NPI number?
- Clifford Cranford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194220426, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clifford Cranford's specialty?
- Clifford Cranford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Clifford Cranford located?
- Clifford Cranford's practice location on file with NPPES is 5246 Brittany Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-9136.
- What is Clifford Cranford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clifford Cranford is (225) 757-4142.
- Does Clifford Cranford accept Medicare?
- Clifford Cranford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clifford Cranford's NPI active?
- Yes — Clifford Cranford's NPI (1194220426) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.