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Unclaimed ProfileAbout LIPTON
Glenn E Lipton, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Pottstown, PA. Glenn is a 2001 graduate of Temple University School of Medicine. Glenn is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Glenn cared for 1,072 Medicare patients across 3,094 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (610) 792-9292
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1561 MEDICAL DRIVE
Pottstown, PA 19464
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,094 services · 1,072 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
166 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
117 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
24 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
14 |
| Self soft tissue graft | Procedure | 15769 |
14 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
12 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
11 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
24 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
16 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
1,760 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lipton's specialty?
Dr. Lipton is an orthopedic surgeon in Pottstown, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lipton?
Dr. Lipton is listed at 1561 MEDICAL DRIVE, Pottstown, PA 19464. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lipton?
The number on file is (610) 792-9292. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Lipton's NPI number?
Dr. Lipton's National Provider Identifier is 1861431504. 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
What is Dr. Lipton's medical education?
Dr. Lipton attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lipton been practicing?
Dr. Lipton has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lipton known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lipton performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as mri scan of arm joint without contrast and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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