Richard George Clift, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Richard George Clift is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Albany, NY with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 40 years in internal medicine, Richard George Clift, M.D. is a long-established gastroenterologist in Albany. He graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1375 Washington Ave Suite 101, Albany, NY 12206-1056
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
642
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
637
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,618
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.05M
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$20 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Richard George Clift's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Albany Medical College
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 1986)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Richard George Clift
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard George Clift for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Albany 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 Richard George Clift
NPI records show Dr. Clift as active with telehealth listed in Albany, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 438-4483.
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 Richard George Clift
Practice Location
1375 Washington Ave Suite 101, Albany, NY 12206-1056
Mailing Address
1375 Washington Ave Suite 101, Albany, NY 12206-1056
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