Physician Profile
Edward Lipford, M.D. practices pathology in Charlotte, NC. Edward is a 1977 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Edward is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. Medicare claims data shows Edward provided 6,924 services to 4,488 patients. The services billed most often include protein measurement, serum, molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report, and immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538160031.
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1000 BLYTHE BLVD FL 4
Charlotte, NC 28203
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Tissue Biopsy
6,924 services · 4,488 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein measurement, serum | Lab test | 84165 |
1,841 | More than most peers in Pathology |
| Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report | Billing code | G0452 |
1,200 | More than most peers in Pathology |
| Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) | Lab test | 86334 |
883 | More than most peers in Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
502 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Interpretation and report of genetic testing | Lab test | 88291 |
410 | More than most peers in Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88313 |
302 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
269 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers | Lab test | 88188 |
205 | More than most peers in Pathology |
| Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers | Lab test | 88189 |
178 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report | Lab test | 85060 |
165 | More than most peers in Pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Edward Lipford is a pathologist in Charlotte, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pathology”.
NPI registry
Edward Lipford is listed at 1000 Blythe Blvd Fl 4, Charlotte, NC 28203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (704) 973-5500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Edward Lipford's National Provider Identifier is 1538160031. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Edward Lipford attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Edward Lipford has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Edward Lipford the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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