Clifford Seward, M.D.
NPI 1982673851 · Ophthalmology Physician · Lithonia, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clifford Seward, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Lithonia, GA (NPI 1982673851).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982673851
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 029946 (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
20 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
111 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 44 | $123 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 20 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $90 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 13 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $36–$126 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 171 | 75 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 54 | 23 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 49 | 29 |
| Timolol Maleate | 30 | — |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 29 | 18 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 26 | — |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 21 | — |
| Bimatoprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$100 across 1 record (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
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2023-06-23
- Certified
- 2023-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clifford Seward's NPI number?
- Clifford Seward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982673851, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clifford Seward's specialty?
- Clifford Seward is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Clifford Seward located?
- Clifford Seward's practice location on file with NPPES is 5900 Hillandale Dr, Lithonia, GA 30058-3802.
- What is Clifford Seward's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clifford Seward is (678) 990-4480.
- Does Clifford Seward accept Medicare?
- Clifford Seward is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clifford Seward's NPI active?
- Yes — Clifford Seward's NPI (1982673851) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.