Robert S Cluff, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT

(925) 754-1768Antioch, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Robert S Cluff, MD runs an independent neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Antioch, CA. Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine (class of 1993), he has been practicing for over 33 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 884 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Antioch33+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 156dNPPES updated 2025-12-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3737 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94509-6065

Fax: (925) 754-1764
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

66%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+60.9 pts)

66% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

94.6%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.8 pts)

Better than 87% of reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

147

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

258

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,270

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $443k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
32%

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

US avg: 31.8%
Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+12%)30%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — 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

$97 received from industry

4 transactions 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 Robert S Cluff'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 · 1993

    Loma Linda University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 1, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 1993)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 201317

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Robert S Cluff

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert S Cluff for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Antioch 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 Robert S Cluff

NPI records show Dr. Cluff as active with telehealth listed in Antioch, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 754-1768.

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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