Clifton L Gooch, M.D.
Neuromuscular Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Clifton L Gooch is a Neuromuscular Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Tampa, FL with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Clifton L Gooch, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 38+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1988 and has 38+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better37.6%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
28
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
26
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
553
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.67M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ 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 (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$115 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Clifton L Gooch's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
Baylor College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 30, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).
Taxonomy: 2084N0008X
Education & Training
Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
Po Box 917770, Orlando, FL 32891-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neuromuscular Medicine Care With Clifton L Gooch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Clifton L Gooch for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Tampa 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 Clifton L Gooch
Dr. Gooch is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tampa, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (813) 974-2201.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Clifton L Gooch
Practice Location
13330 Usf Laurel Dr, Tampa, FL 33612-6601
Mailing Address
Po Box 917770, Orlando, FL 32891-0001
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