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Unclaimed ProfileAbout LIPHAM
Based in Los Angeles, CA, John Clarence Lipham, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. John graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1995. John is also listed as specialising in surgery. Medicare claims data shows John provided 529 services to 473 patients.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Lipham specialise in?
Dr. Lipham is a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lipham located?
Dr. Lipham is listed at 1450 SAN PABLO ST STE 6200, Los Angeles, CA 90033. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lipham's phone number?
The number on file is (323) 442-9062. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Lipham?
Dr. Lipham's National Provider Identifier is 1639100845. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Lipham go to medical school?
Dr. Lipham attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lipham have?
Dr. Lipham has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lipham do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lipham performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm and repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (323) 442-9062
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1450 SAN PABLO ST STE 6200
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
529 services · 473 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
170 |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
36 |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43281 |
34 |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope | Procedure | 43282 |
16 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
86 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
68 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
40 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
28 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
22 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
18 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other general surgeons in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.