2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1578780201 MD
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JOHN TIPTON, MD

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in HIGH POINT, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 375 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$198.13
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN TIPTON, MD is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HIGH POINT, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 375 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $198.13 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN TIPTON, MD filed 2,059 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HIGH POINT, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN TIPTON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOHN TIPTON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2007

NPI 1578780201

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

2,087 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,059 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,242

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JOHN TIPTON, MD is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in HIGH POINT, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1578780201. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOHN TIPTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 611 N LINDSAY ST, HIGH POINT, NC, 27262, with a listed phone of (336) 802-2350. NPI 1578780201 was issued on 04/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TIPTON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,059 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 375 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $964K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,087 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,242 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

611 N LINDSAY ST
HIGH POINT, NC 27262

Provider Details

NPI 1578780201
Specialty Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN TIPTON, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
WINSTON SALEM, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JOHN TIPTON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$198

Largest payer

Radius Health, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOHN TIPTON, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,059 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,059
Total Claims
$964K
Total Drug Cost
375
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,955
Total Day Supply
114,176
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$937K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
41 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 168, 75-84: 131, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Alendronate Sodium
288
Tizanidine Hcl
214
Meloxicam
190
Tymlos
Abaloparatide
133
Forteo
Teriparatide
107
Gabapentin
107
Prednisone
92
Lisinopril
54
Alprazolam
43
Amlodipine Besylate
37

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How JOHN TIPTON, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

2,087
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,242
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN TIPTON, MD's 2,059 claims are above the specialty average of 1,242.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TIPTON.

Compare Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN TIPTON, MD's specialty?
JOHN TIPTON, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in HIGH POINT, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN TIPTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN TIPTON, MD wrote 2,059 Medicare Part D claims totaling $964K in drug costs for 375 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN TIPTON, MD located?
JOHN TIPTON, MD is located at 611 N LINDSAY ST, HIGH POINT, NC, 27262. Phone: (336) 802-2350.
What is JOHN TIPTON, MD's NPI number?
JOHN TIPTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578780201, issued on 04/20/2007.
Does JOHN TIPTON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN TIPTON, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $937K in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN TIPTON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN TIPTON, MD had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,087 Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,242 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN TIPTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN TIPTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alendronate Sodium, Tizanidine Hcl, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN TIPTON, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN TIPTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,059 Part D claims and 375 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN TIPTON, MD's credentials?
JOHN TIPTON, MD's NPI is 1578780201 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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