Are you William J. Lipham, M.D.? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 5717 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731
About Dr. Lipham
William J. Lipham, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Austin, TX specializing in ophthalmology. William trained at Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1993. Medicare claims data shows William provided 2,769 services to 682 patients. The services billed most often include injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, and exam of visual field with limited testing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1528053717.
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
- (512) 327-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5717 BALCONES DR
Austin, TX 78731
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
2,769 services · 682 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
44 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
36 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
34 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
28 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11440 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
136 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
96 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit | Drug given | J0588 |
2,050 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
91 | More often 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.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Austin 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of tendon of upper eyelid 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is William J. Lipham's specialty?
William J. Lipham is an eye doctor in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find William J. Lipham?
William J. Lipham is listed at 5717 Balcones Dr, Austin, TX 78731. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact William J. Lipham?
The number on file is (512) 327-7000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for William J. Lipham?
William J. Lipham's National Provider Identifier is 1528053717. 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 William J. Lipham's education?
William J. Lipham attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does William J. Lipham have?
William J. Lipham has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is William J. Lipham known for?
According to Medicare billing data, William J. Lipham performs procedures including repair of tendon of upper eyelid, probing of nasal tear duct and removal of growth of eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with limited testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is William J. Lipham's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William J. Lipham. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.