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Stephen J Phipps, M.D. practices ophthalmology in St Johnsbury, VT. Stephen is a 1996 graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Stephen provided 2,933 services to 2,286 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (802) 748-8126
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1290 HOSPITAL DR SUITE 5
St Johnsbury, VT 05819
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,933 services · 2,286 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
548 |
| Release of arm or leg nerve | Procedure | 64708 |
308 |
| Release of nerve using operating microscope | Procedure | 64727 |
306 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
125 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
64 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
23 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
22 |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
11 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
392 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
302 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Creighton University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Creighton 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 7
Providers in VT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Phipps?
Dr. Phipps is an ophthalmology in St Johnsbury, VT. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Phipps's address?
Dr. Phipps is listed at 1290 HOSPITAL DR SUITE 5, St Johnsbury, VT 05819. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Phipps?
The number on file is (802) 748-8126. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Phipps?
Dr. Phipps's National Provider Identifier is 1649265497. 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 Dr. Phipps train?
Dr. Phipps attended Creighton University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Phipps have?
Dr. Phipps has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Phipps perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Phipps performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, release of arm or leg nerve and release of nerve using operating microscope; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, 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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