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- 220 Northside Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602
About Dr. Clifton
Based in Valdosta, GA, Joe C. Clifton, MD is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. Joe graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 1995. According to Medicare claims data, Joe cared for 471 Medicare patients across 494 services. The services billed most often include screening 3d breast mammography, screening mammography, and automated urinalysis test. NPI 1255417994 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (229) 241-2800
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
220 NORTHSIDE DRIVE
Valdosta, GA 31602
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
494 services · 471 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
97 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
95 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
25 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
19 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
11 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
54 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
50 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
42 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
40 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay | Lab test | 82274 |
24 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other OB-GYNs at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other OB-GYNs in Valdosta 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Screening 3d breast mammography 5
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Clifton?
Dr. Clifton is an OB-GYN in Valdosta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Clifton's address?
Dr. Clifton is listed at 220 Northside Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Clifton?
The number on file is (229) 241-2800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Clifton's NPI number?
Dr. Clifton's National Provider Identifier is 1255417994. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Clifton train?
Dr. Clifton attended Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Clifton been practicing?
Dr. Clifton has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Clifton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Clifton performs imaging including screening 3d breast mammography and screening mammography, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Clifton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Clifton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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