2026 NPPES data Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician NPI 1578556858 M.D.
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JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D.

Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. 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
18
Medicare Part D claims · Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician avg: 75
Generic prescribing
39%
generic claims · 61% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$37.82
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. filed 18 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, prescribing 39% generic.

18
Part D claims, 2023
39%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

18 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2005

NPI 1578556858

Primary specialty

Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician

Niche

2,103 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

18 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 75

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

1. Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Maternal & Fetal 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).

JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 902 MCCALLIE AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37403, with a listed phone of (423) 664-4460. NPI 1578556858 was issued on 08/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KIPIKASA 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 18 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 61% brand-name and 39% generic by claim count. 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.

Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,103 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 75 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

902 MCCALLIE AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

Provider Details

NPI 1578556858
Specialty Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/23/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. 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.

REGIONAL OBSTETRICAL CONSULTANTS PC
CHATTANOOGA, TN

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 JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$38

Largest payer

CooperSurgical, 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 · Brand-heavy

JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. — brand share 61.0%
Specialty average (est.)

61% brand-name claims vs 39% generic, on 18 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.

18
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20
Total Day Supply
549
Brand vs Generic
61% brand / 39% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
47.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.17

Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician Overview

How JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. fits within the Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,103
Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician
75
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D.'s 18 claims are below the specialty average of 75.

Nearby Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KIPIKASA.

Compare Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. specializes in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician and practices in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. located?
JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. is located at 902 MCCALLIE AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37403. Phone: (423) 664-4460.
What is JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578556858, issued on 08/23/2005.
Does JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D.'s prescribing is 61% brand-name and 39% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,103 Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Maternal & Fetal Medicine Physician provider writes 75 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 18 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH KIPIKASA, M.D.'s NPI is 1578556858 with credentials M.D.. 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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