Individual provider

Clifton Lord, MD

Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Medicare enrolled

Clifton Lord, MD is an Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in White River Junction, VT, registered under NPI 1497828859. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 220 HOLIDAY DR, White River Junction, VT 05001. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
0420007259 VT Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine)… primary

This provider holds licence 0420007259 issued in VT. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Addiction Medicine
PAC ID
1254411135

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Addiction Medicine. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Addiction Medicine covers

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RA0401X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Addiction Medicine

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1497828859 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateNov 15, 2006
Last updatedOct 28, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialMD
Practice address 220 HOLIDAY DR
White River Junction, VT 05001
(802) 674-9400
Fax (802) 674-9410
Mailing address 220 HOLIDAY DR STE A
White River Junction, VT 05001
Other identifiers 0006638 (VT)
This record was updated on Oct 28, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1497828859 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 4 9 7 8 2 8 8 5
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 4 9 7 7 2 7 8 1

Sum = 71 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1497828859?
NPI 1497828859 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Clifton Lord, MD in White River Junction, VT. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Addiction Medicine cover?
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.
How do I contact Clifton Lord, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (802) 674-9400, last updated Oct 28, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Clifton Lord, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1497828859 a valid number?
Yes. 1497828859 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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