Carl Lift, MD
NPI 1386890697 · Nephrology Physician · Milledgeville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carl Lift, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Milledgeville, GA (NPI 1386890697).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386890697
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 050206 (GA)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
158 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 Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 85 | $116 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 36 | $169 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 22 | $8 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 15 | $191 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$191 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 18 | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 | 17 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 15 | 15 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 14 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 13 | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 13 | 13 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7 across 4 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-18
- Last updated
- 2008-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carl Lift's NPI number?
- Carl Lift's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386890697, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carl Lift's specialty?
- Carl Lift is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carl Lift located?
- Carl Lift's practice location on file with NPPES is 212 Peeble Hill Rd, Milledgeville, GA 31061.
- What is Carl Lift's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carl Lift is (706) 444-1050.
- Does Carl Lift accept Medicare?
- Carl Lift is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carl Lift's NPI active?
- Yes — Carl Lift's NPI (1386890697) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.