CLIFFORD C DACSO M.D.
NPI 1689600132
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since June 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
6560 FANNIN ST, SCURLOCK TOWER, SUITE 1150, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-2750 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Clifford C Dacso M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CLIFFORD C DACSO M.D. (NPI 1689600132) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Maine (MD21919) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Penobscot Bay Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689600132
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCLIFFORD C DACSOCredential: M.D.
Location Address6560 FANNIN ST, SCURLOCK TOWER, SUITE 1150Houston, TX 77030-2761
Mailing Address6620 Main St, Ms Bcm 621Houston, TX 77030-2348 · (713) 798-2363
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 28, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 27, 2023
✔ NPI 1689600132 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in ME · MD21919
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseTaxonomy 207RI0200X · License E6311 (TX)
6560 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

Other Identifiers 1

Other8R0538TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Clifford C Dacso M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8921039983
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231205003286
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Clifford Dacso reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
22 WHITE ST
Rockland, ME 04841
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Penobscot Bay Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rockport, ME
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200063
Location6 Glen Cove DriveRockport, ME 04856 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 1260
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Ophthalmology
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 750
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 802
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1012
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1540
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1842
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery
6560 FANNIN ST, STE 1608
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6560 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1112
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Clifford Dacso's NPI number?

The NPI number for Clifford Dacso is 1689600132. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2006.

Where is Clifford Dacso located?

Clifford Dacso practices at 6560 Fannin St Scurlock Tower, Suite 1150, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-2750.

What is Clifford Dacso's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Clifford Dacso enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Clifford Dacso is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Clifford Dacso's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Clifford Dacso reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX) and Mid-Coast Health Net Inc (Rockland, ME). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Clifford Dacso's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Clifford Dacso accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Clifford Dacso as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Clifford Dacso affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Clifford Dacso is affiliated with Penobscot Bay Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Clifford Dacso was last updated on November 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.