Clifford Schneider, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Clifford Schneider is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Anchorage, AK with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Clifford Schneider, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 18+ years, working in group practice. With 18+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Anchorage area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and tobacco. CMS MIPS quality score: 87.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1872dNPPES updated 2021-04-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alaska State Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Alaska.
MIPS Score
202387.09/100
Alaska avg: 76.8 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in AlaskaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better65.8%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-17 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
103
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
24
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
190
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $174k
Percentile rankings compared against 253 reporting peers in Alaska.
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, High Cholesterol, and Tobacco Use Disorder.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 7, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Mailing address
University of Colorado School of Medicine 4200 E. 9th Ave., Denver, CO 80262-0001
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 070007
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Infectious Disease Care With Clifford Schneider
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Clifford Schneider for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Anchorage 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 Schneider
NPI records show Dr. Schneider as active with telehealth listed in Anchorage, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 729-1973.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508-5926
Mailing Address
University of Colorado School of Medicine 4200 E. 9th Ave., Denver, CO 80262-0001
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