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Edit this profileWhere to find Peter M. Lipscomb, M.D.
- Hickory location main office
2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602 - Boone location
2640 Highway 105 Ste 102, Boone, NC 28607 - Lenoir location
2060 Hickory Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 - Lincolnton location
2311 E Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092 - Hickory location
810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
About Dr. Lipscomb
Based in Hickory, NC, Peter M. Lipscomb, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Peter graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2013. Medicare claims data shows Peter provided 3,130 services to 2,885 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1437598273 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (828) 322-2050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2424 CENTURY PL SE
Hickory, NC 28602
2640 Highway 105 Ste 102
Boone, NC 28607
2060 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
2311 E Main St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,130 services · 2,885 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
211 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
63 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
210 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
178 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
123 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
91 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
85 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
1,380 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 8
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Peter M. Lipscomb specialize in?
Peter M. Lipscomb is an eye doctor in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Peter M. Lipscomb located?
Peter M. Lipscomb is listed at 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Peter M. Lipscomb's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 322-2050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Peter M. Lipscomb?
Peter M. Lipscomb's National Provider Identifier is 1437598273. 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
Where did Peter M. Lipscomb train?
Peter M. Lipscomb attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Peter M. Lipscomb have?
Peter M. Lipscomb has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Peter M. Lipscomb do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Peter M. Lipscomb performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Peter M. Lipscomb. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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