Carey Clifton, DPM
NPI 1801246186 · Podiatrist · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carey Clifton, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1801246186).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801246186
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 082181 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
719 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 191 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 175 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 118 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 91 | $77 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 71 | $56 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 55 | 16 |
| Mupirocin | 48 | 40 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 44 | 38 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 36 | 12 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 27 | 27 |
| Ciclopirox | 27 | 13 |
| Allopurinol | 26 | — |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$479 across 10 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)
- 1415 Woodland Ave Ste 140Des Moines, IA 50309-3203Phone: (515) 241-4076
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-16
- Last updated
- 2019-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carey Clifton's NPI number?
- Carey Clifton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801246186, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carey Clifton's specialty?
- Carey Clifton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Carey Clifton located?
- Carey Clifton's practice location on file with NPPES is 16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.
- What is Carey Clifton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carey Clifton is (225) 754-3278.
- Does Carey Clifton accept Medicare?
- Carey Clifton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carey Clifton's NPI active?
- Yes — Carey Clifton's NPI (1801246186) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.