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Dr. Derek Clifton, OD
Optometrist in Las Cruces, NM · enumerated 2020.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1760084719
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Derek Clifton
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 780 S Walnut St Bldg 4, Las Cruces, NM, 88001
Phone (575) 523-5300
Fax (575) 526-1061
Enumeration date Nov 14, 2020
Last updated in NPPES Nov 20, 2023
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official NPI registry?
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What specialty is Derek Clifton?
Derek Clifton is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-11-20.