Clifford David Garvin, M.D.
Clifford David Garvin is a Specialist based in Denison, TX with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TX can see Clifford David Garvin, M.D. in person in Denison or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (class of 1981), he has been practicing for over 45 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1300 Hwy 91 North, Denison, TX 75020
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.03%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
4.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.3%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
868
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,391
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
57,420
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.09M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Arthritis, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$874 received from industry
46 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Clifford David Garvin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 1981)
Virtual Specialist Care With Clifford David Garvin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Clifford David Garvin for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, follow-up consultations — no travel to Denison required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Clifford David Garvin
NPI records show Dr. Garvin as active with telehealth listed in Denison, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (903) 463-8448.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Clifford David Garvin
Practice Location
1300 Hwy 91 North, Denison, TX 75020
Mailing Address
1300 Hwy 91 North, Denison, TX 75020
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