Clifton C Jones, MD

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Clifton C Jones is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Topeka, KS with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(785) 354-9591Topeka, KS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Clifton C Jones, MD has practiced internal medicine for 45+ years, working in group practice. A University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) graduate since 1981, he brings 45+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in Kansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 31 Internal Medicine providers in KSSee all Internal Medicine in Topeka45+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Recent · 67dNPPES updated 2026-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

901 Sw Garfield Ave, Topeka, KS 66606-1670

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.18%

Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Kansas

1.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

44.4%

Kansas avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-38.4 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

287

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

950

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,778

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $667k

Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+10%)59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
46%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+14%)44%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+16%)38%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$16 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 C Jones's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1981

    University of Kansas School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 16, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in TopekaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Education & Training

University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 1981)

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Clifton C Jones

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Clifton C Jones for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Topeka 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 C Jones

NPI records show Dr. Jones as active with telehealth listed in Topeka, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (785) 354-9591.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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